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EC trends after overturning results at Fanteakwa North, declaring NPP candidate winner

The Electoral Commission of Ghana has come under heavy criticisms for overturning the parliamentary results at the Fanteakwa North Constituency and declaring the NPP’s Kwame Appiah Kodua as the winner of the race.

The electoral body earlier declared the NDC’s parliamentary candidate for the constituency, Haruna Apaw-Wiredu as the winner at Begoro after the close of polls on Saturday, December 7, 2024.

The Returning Officer for the area, Zacharia Adams, declared the NDC candidate the winner, securing 11,138 votes, with Kwame Appiah Kodua polling 10,847 votes.

However, following opposition from the NPP over the results, a re-collation exercise held on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at the Tesano Police Training School in Accra, placed the Eastern Regional NADMO Coordinator, Appiah Kodua, ahead of the NDC candidate with 11,751 votes, while his opponent garnered 11,297 votes.

The latest development has sparked criticisms among some Ghanaians, who are questioning the legality and authority of the EC to overturn the results.

Additionally, they are alleging that the NPP is colluding with the EC and state security to manipulate the results in their favor.

Ghanaians, primarily supporters of the NDC, have called on their leaders to take action and prevent the overturning of parliamentary seats that have already been declared.

Here are some of the tweets under the trending topic below:

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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