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Freddie Blay Criticizes NDC’s Push for More Seats Despite Majority.

Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Chairman, Freddie Blay, has expressed surprise at the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for pursuing additional parliamentary seats despite already securing over 180 seats in the 2024 elections. Speaking on Joy FM on December 24, 2024, Blay cautioned that such actions could heighten political tensions and undermine Ghana's democratic principles.He emphasized the need to respect legal processes and Electoral Commission rulings, warning of potential chaos if due process is disregarded. Blay urged the NDC to prioritize stability over contesting further seats, highlighting the importance of preserving Ghana’s democratic institutions.

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Baba Sadiq and Ebi Bright Lose Parliamentary Seats After Re-Collation.

Two prominent figures in Ghana’s creative industry, Baba Sadiq and actress Ebi Bright, will not make it to Parliament following the Electoral Commission's re-collation of disputed parliamentary results.Baba Sadiq, who was initially declared winner of the Okaikoi Central seat with 15,383 votes, lost to incumbent MP Patrick Yaw Boamah (NPP), who retained his seat with 21,099 votes against Sadiq's 19,368.Similarly, Ebi Bright, previously declared winner of the Tema Central seat with a narrow margin of 118 votes, fell short after re-collation. NPP’s Charles Forson emerged victorious with 18,870 votes, surpassing Bright's 18,815.The re-collation, ordered by the Accra High Court, was conducted amidst tight security and affected nine constituencies, including Dome-Kwabenya, Obuasi East, and Techiman South. Both Baba Sadiq and Ebi Bright have expressed concerns about the process, with Sadiq accusing the EC of malpractice.

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