The youth wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Kpandai Constituency, Northern Region, has petitioned the party's national leadership, urging them to pursue every lawful means to secure the Kpandai parliamentary seat.

This follows a demonstration held earlier in connection with the same issue, where the NDC's parliamentary candidate, Daniel Nsala Wakpal, lost the seat to the NPP's candidate, Mathew Nyindam, after a Supreme Court ruling.

The petition cites 10 reasons why the national leadership should contest the ruling, including concerns over the gazette notification date, conflicting gazette notifications, and the will of the people of Kpandai.

The youth wing argues that the Tamale High Court's judgement was grounded in documentary evidence and sworn testimonies, establishing substantial non-compliance with constitutional and statutory electoral requirements.

A petition signed by Janfour Wujabon Binipomchie on behalf of the NDC Youth listed the reasons, including the Tamale High Court ruling, which he said made clear evidence-based findings of fact, which cannot be dismissed lightly without creating dangerous precedents for electoral justice.

He added that "the gazette date controversy raises fundamental constitutional questions, as the Supreme Court's decision appears to hinge on a gazette notification date, an administrative act which should not supersede the actual conduct and outcome of voting."

The youth leader added that "conflicting gazette notifications undermine electoral certainty, with multiple or disputed gazette dates creating uncertainty that strikes at the heart of electoral integrity."

He said the will of the people of Kpandai is at stake, as elections are not won in gazette notices but at polling stations.

Mr Binipomchie said the Supreme Court decision has already shaken grassroots confidence in the party, with party foot soldiers, polling agents, and ordinary supporters feeling betrayed and abandoned.

He was of the view that "Kpandai is a strategic parliamentary swing seat that cannot be sacrificed, as it is a politically sensitive constituency whose loss signals weakness and invites further aggression from political opponents."

Mr Binipomchie said a review is a lawful constitutional right, not an act of defiance, demonstrating leadership, courage, and commitment to justice, adding that failure to act will be read as tacit acceptance of electoral irregularities, risking the normalisation of irregularities in future parliamentary contests nationwide.

He said a rerun is the most peaceful and democratic resolution, restoring confidence, calming tensions, and reaffirming the sovereignty of the people of Kpandai.

"The youth are watching and drawing conclusions about the NDC’s resolve, as the party's ability to defend a legitimately won seat is crucial to maintaining youth support."