Ablekuma North: EC to Re‑run Election in 19 Polling Stations
On July 2, 2025, the Electoral Commission (EC) announced a partial re‑run of the Ablekuma North parliamentary election, to be held on July 11, 2025, across 19 of the constituency’s 37 polling stations. Why Only 19 Polling Stations? The decision followed multiple meetings between the EC, NDC, and NPP—initially on June 12 and again on July 1. Dispute centered on scanned pink sheet results used due to destruction of original forms during collation. Out of 37 scanned sheets, 18 had presiding officer verification and were approved; 19 lacked this verification—prompting the re‑run. Why This Matters ReasonSignificanceElectoral Integrity RestoredEnsures only verified results are counted, reinforcing trust in outcomes.Concludes Long-Standing ImpasseResolves a months-long delay in declaring a winner for Ablekuma North.Constitutional ComplianceUpholds national electoral laws requiring presiding officer verification.Security AssuranceEC has requested police presence to maintain order and credibility. What to Watch […]
