The 2024 New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate for Ablekuma North, Akua Afriyie, has firmly rejected the decision by the Electoral Commission (EC) to conduct a rerun of the parliamentary election in 19 polling stations within the constituency.

This announcement comes in the wake of disputes regarding the validity of the election results from the December 7, 2024, General Election.

In a candid interview with Channel One Newsroom on July 2, Afriyie expressed her deep dissatisfaction with the EC’s ruling, emphasising that the election process was nearly complete before this unexpected decision was made.

She pointed out that the collation of votes had been finalised in all but three polling stations, raising significant questions about the timing and reasoning behind the EC’s sudden shift.

“According to the EC, they had previously testified under oath in Parliament that only three polling stations remained to be declared. Therefore, the call for a rerun seems unjustifiable,” she stated, highlighting the inconsistencies in the EC's actions.

Afriyie further scrutinised the integrity of the EC’s decision-making process, alleging that the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) may be manipulating the situation to their advantage.

“I am not happy with it. We are not going to accept this decision. My reason is very simple. We have gone through all the collation, and we are at three polling stations for us to complete the collation and declaration, and so what changed? We had the EC coming to Parliament, swearing under oath that we have only three polling stations left, and consistently, that is what it has been so far,” she explained.

The implications of this decision are significant, as the NPP has consistently held the Ablekuma North seat, and any disruption in the electoral process could impact voter sentiment ahead of the upcoming elections.

Afriyie’s assertive stance reflects not only her commitment to her party’s position but also the broader tensions surrounding electoral integrity in Ghana.

As the political landscape continues to evolve, the response from the EC and the NDC will be closely monitored, particularly as the nation gears up for the pivotal elections ahead.