The Tamale High Court has nullified the December 7, 2024 parliamentary election results in the Kpandai constituency and ordered a fresh poll within 30 days. The decision, delivered by Justice Emmanuel Brew Plange, follows a petition filed by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate, Daniel Nsala Wakpal, who challenged the election of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Matthew Nyindam.
In the petition, Wakpal argued that the election was marred by serious irregularities, particularly in the completion of Form 8A — commonly known as the pink sheet — across 41 of the 152 polling stations. He contended that these irregularities breached Ghana’s Public Elections Regulations and significantly undermined the credibility of the vote. After examining the evidence, the court agreed that the non-compliance was substantial enough to affect the outcome of the election and ruled that the declared results could not stand.
The December 2024 election in Kpandai was marked by tension and confusion at the collation centre, where both NDC and NPP supporters accused each other of attempting to influence the process. Reports from the day highlighted concerns about alleged tampering with biometric verification devices and the destruction of some ballot papers, contributing to the chaotic atmosphere.
With the court’s ruling, the Electoral Commission is now mandated to organise a new parliamentary election for the constituency. Preparations are expected to begin immediately, as both major political parties brace for what is likely to be a highly competitive rerun. The decision has already sparked widespread reactions, with the NDC welcoming it as a vindication of their claims, while the NPP has expressed disappointment but indicated readiness to return to the polls.
The rerun is expected to draw national attention as Kpandai prepares once again to determine its representative in Parliament.
