EC Appeals to Parliament for Police Protection to Complete Ablekuma North Collation
More than six months after Ghana’s December 7, 2024 general elections, collation of parliamentary results in Ablekuma North remains incomplete due to a lack of security support . The EC insists the results from the three outstanding polling stations can still be added, avoiding the need for a re-run. EC’s Appeal to Parliament Why a Re‑run Isn’t Necessary No injunction from the Supreme Court or any legal block—though the Police cite pending AG advice before taking action. The EC insists the process remains valid and that a re-run should be considered only if collation efforts fail—a step that would be “a last resort”. Implications & Next Steps AreaWhat It MeansParliamentary RoleParliament may need to mandate police action to protect EC officersCost & CredibilityCompleting collation avoids costly ballot reprints and boosts voters’ trustElectoral ClarityFinalizing results ensures Ablekuma North is properly represented […]