Deputy EC Chairperson in charge of Corporate Affairs, Dr. Bossman AsareThe Electoral Commission (EC) has called on Parliament to urgently intervene and help secure police protection to complete the long-stalled collation of parliamentary results in the Ablekuma North Constituency—an exercise that has dragged on since the December 2024 general elections.
Addressing Parliament on Thursday, June 19, Deputy EC Chairperson in charge of Corporate Affairs, Dr. Bossman Asare, made an impassioned plea for institutional support to resolve the stalemate, which has left the constituency without parliamentary representation for over six months.
“Mr. Speaker, the collation has been transparent. As a Commission, we are desirous of ensuring that the people of Ablekuma North have a representation in Parliament,” Dr. Asare told Members of Parliament.
He warned that without adequate security guarantees, the Commission could remain unable to proceed. “We urge this Honourable House to assist us in getting the support of the Ghana Police Service to provide the requisite protection to enable us complete this collation exercise,” he said.
The delay in finalising the Ablekuma North parliamentary results has become a flashpoint in Ghana’s post-election environment, raising alarm among constituents and drawing criticism from both major political parties.
Dr. Asare, however, firmly defended the integrity and openness of the EC’s operations. “The process has been transparent, participatory and accountable. The agents of the NPP and NDC have always been present throughout the collation as well as the media. The evidence of what transpired from the 9th of December was captured by the media. And this shows a transparent process devoid of bias and it was open,” he stressed.
He added that both parties had consented to the use of scanned pink sheets for collation purposes, and their representatives had officially endorsed the process and materials.
Despite the Commission’s efforts to maintain credibility and fairness, security risks have prevented the collation’s conclusion. The EC now wants Parliament to intervene and help enlist the Ghana Police Service’s support to ensure the safety of officials, political agents, and electoral staff involved in the process.
Dr. Asare’s appearance before Parliament comes amid mounting pressure from citizens demanding clarity on the outcome of their parliamentary vote—a demand that remains unmet more than half a year after the ballots were cast.
