Resolve Ablekuma North results or risk undermining democracy – IGP to EC

Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has called on the Electoral Commission (EC) to urgently outline a clear roadmap for completing the long-delayed collation of parliamentary election results in the Ablekuma North Constituency.

The IGP warned that further delays in resolving the impasse could have far-reaching implications for Ghana’s democratic credibility.

Ablekuma North remains the only constituency without a Member of Parliament, months after the 2024 general elections, due to unresolved disputes surrounding the outcome of the parliamentary vote.

Ahead of a scheduled meeting with the Electoral Commission, Dr. Yohuno emphasized the need for swift action to restore public confidence in the electoral process.

“The EC must provide the National Election Security Taskforce with a roadmap for the formalisation of the collation,” he said.

He described the situation as critical, warning that the handling of the matter would influence perceptions of electoral integrity nationwide.

“This is a pivotal moment. The way we handle the collation in Ablekuma North will resonate across the country. It will set the tone, not only for this election, but also for public confidence in the years to come,” Dr. Yohuno added.

He further appealed to all parties involved to work toward a peaceful and timely resolution.

“Let us secure not just the ballot boxes but also the belief in the system. Let us not protect just physical lives but also the spirit of democracy,” he urged.