Former Member of Parliament for Okaikoi North, Issah Fuseini, has affirmed that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will fully participate in the Electoral Commission’s (EC) announced parliamentary rerun in the Ablekuma North Constituency.
His assurance follows the EC’s decision to rerun elections in 19 polling stations within the constituency, citing disputes over the authenticity of results from the December 7, 2024, general elections. The decision has sparked controversy, with the NPP rejecting the move and describing it as “unjust.”
Speaking on The Big Issue on Channel One TV on Saturday, July 5, Fuseini dismissed any suggestion that the NPP might boycott the rerun.
“And for the NDC to think that we will probably boycott it, no, it is not like us. We’ll not boycott this election [Ablekuma North],” He noted.
Fuseini also raised concerns about the EC’s decision, implying it may have been influenced by political pressure.
However, he maintained that the party remains committed to pursuing democratic processes.
In a statement issued on July 2, 2025, the Election Management Body (EMB) explained that its decision followed extensive consultations and a review of the electoral process in the affected areas.
According to the EC, the rerun is necessary because, although scanned results from the 19 polling stations had been approved by party agents, they were not verified by the respective Presiding Officers, as required under electoral procedures.
The rerun will be conducted in 19 out of the 37 polling stations in the constituency, as the remaining 18 were not affected by the dispute.
The EC has not officially responded to the NPP’s accusations. The rerun in the 19 polling stations is expected to be closely monitored amid heightened political tension and scrutiny from both major parties.
