By Issah Olegor
Parliament has summoned the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Adukwei Mensa, to appear before the House next week to address critical questions regarding the long-delayed recollation of parliamentary results in the Ablekuma North constituency from the 2024 general elections.
The development comes amid growing frustration from both the Minority Caucus and constituents, who say the Electoral Commission has failed to bring closure to the disputed election nearly six months after the polls were held.
The issue resurfaced during Friday’s parliamentary proceedings, when Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga presented the Business Statement for the week.
He confirmed that Jean Mensa has been scheduled to appear before the Committee of the Whole to respond to two specific questions concerning the electoral stalemate.
“The Electoral Commission will be asked two questions, so the EC Chair will appear before the Committee of the Whole to answer two questions,” Ayariga said.
Background of the Dispute
The delay in the announcement of final results in Ablekuma North has been the subject of multiple petitions and calls for intervention.
The 2024 parliamentary race in the constituency was one of the most closely contested in the Greater Accra Region, leading to disputes over collation errors, missing pink sheets, and allegations of voter suppression.
Although the EC initially attempted to collate results, the process was suspended amid confusion and protests at the collation centre.
Since then, the EC has not provided a conclusive update, leaving the constituency without a certified Member of Parliament for the 9th Parliament — an unprecedented situation in Ghana’s Fourth Republic.
Just last week, the Minority Caucus formally petitioned the Ghana Police Service, asking for enhanced security to enable the EC to carry out the recollation process peacefully.
Parliament Seeks Clarity and Accountability
Parliament’s move to summon the EC Chair marks a significant step in the legislature’s attempts to demand accountability from the independent election body.
The questions are expected to focus not only on why the collation has not been completed but also on what steps the Commission is taking to rectify the issue and ensure representation for the people of Ablekuma North.
