TENENSIONS are simmering in Tema Central as the New Patriotic Party (NPP) challenges the Electoral Commission’s (EC) declaration of Ebi Bright of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) as the winner of the parliamentary seat in the just ended keenly contested elections.
The EC announced that Ebi Bright secured victory with 18,539 votes, narrowly defeating the NPP’s Charles Forson, who garnered 18,521 votes a difference of just 18 votes. Following the declaration, Ebi Bright celebrated the outcome, stating, “This is a victory for all the people of our constituency.”
However, Charles Forson and the NPP have rejected the results, citing procedural concerns. Forson argued that the EC officer who declared the results lacked jurisdiction, claiming the officer was assigned from another constituency. He added, “The declaration is unacceptable. We firmly believe the NPP won the Tema Central seat.”
Forson confirmed that the party would challenge the results, potentially escalating the matter to the national level or the courts. The controversy has sparked tension in the constituency, with both parties remaining firm in their positions.
Observers anticipate a prolonged dispute as the NPP seeks to overturn the declaration, while the NDC stands by its victory. The situation highlights the intensity of this year’s elections and the high stakes in closely contested constituencies like Tema Central.
Stay tuned as this story develops.
Source: Nationaltyme.com
