The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Kpandai has held a press conference to welcome the Tamale High Court’s decision to nullify the 2024 parliamentary election results.
The court, presided over by Justice Emmanuel Brew Plange, cited electoral irregularities as the basis for its ruling and directed the Electoral Commission to conduct a fresh poll within 30 days.
Addressing the press conference in Kpandai, the party’s Communications Officer, Anijadong Gregory, described the ruling as historic.
“We meet here today at a defining moment in the political history of our constituency,” he said, referencing the court’s decision.
The NDC communications officer stated that the ruling followed compelling evidence presented before the court, demonstrating that the election fell short of the legal and constitutional standards required for a free, fair, and credible parliamentary poll.
Mr. Annalong said the party used the opportunity to contextualise the matter within Ghana’s electoral legal framework.
He highlighted Article 45 of the 1992 Constitution, which mandates the Electoral Commission to conduct and supervise all public elections, and Article 46, which reinforces the Commission’s independence.
He added that Article 99(1) grants the High Court the authority to determine the validity of a Member of Parliament’s election.
He noted that the NDC views the court’s decision as both an opportunity and a responsibility, with only 30 days to demonstrate that the people’s mandate was stolen and to secure victory through transparency and legality.
Mr. Annalong thanked the Tamale High Court for upholding the rule of law, the party’s candidate for his resilience, and supporters for their unwavering belief in the NDC.
In a rallying call, he urged citizens of Kpandai to unite, work together, and reclaim the mandate that rightfully belongs to the people.
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