Rerun Election Set for Ablekuma North Constituency in Ghana
- Rerun election in Ablekuma North takes place on July 11, 2025.
- 19 polling centers go unauthorized after December 2024 election chaos.
- NDC and NPP have conflicting claims regarding election results.
- NPP candidate Akua Afriyie insists she won the previous election.
- NDC is campaigning vigorously to win the seat for parliament.
Understanding the Rerun in Ablekuma North Constituency
The impending rerun election in the Ablekuma North constituency has sparked questions about its necessity, occurring approximately six months after the general elections in December 2024. The Electoral Commission of Ghana announced plans for this rerun to take place on July 11, 2025, focusing on 19 polling centers where they could not verify results. This decision arose due to disputes involving the governing party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and the opposition, the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Political Tension Surrounds Electoral Process
The situation became contentious as both political parties debated the legitimacy of results from various polling centers. The NDC alleged that the electoral commission needed to rerun elections for 37 centres due to discrepancies in the results sheets. In contrast, the NPP maintained that their candidate, Akua Afriyie, won by a substantial margin of 400 votes. Following the ruling by the court to collate the results of the remaining polling centers, the NPP’s officials expressed discontent with the electoral commission, asserting that their candidate had already secured victory.
Candidates Prepare for Final Showdown
Despite the NPP’s calls for boycotting the rerun, Akua Afriyie herself has declared her intention to compete, defying her party’s leadership. Meanwhile, the NDC, represented by candidate Ewurabena Aubyn, has ramped up their campaign efforts in the lead-up to the election. This rivalry culminates in a crucial second chance for both candidates to earn the trust of the voters in Ablekuma North. The electoral commission, addressing concerns raised, confirmed readiness to conduct the polls with security support, hoping to restore some order after the chaos that followed the last election.
As the rerun election approaches, the stakes for both Akua Afriyie and Ewurabena Aubyn are undeniably high. With tensions mounting and political sentiments stirred, voters’ choices become pivotal. The results may not only shape the future of this constituency but could also have broader implications on Ghana’s electoral landscape.
