Ablekuma North Without MP Because of EC’s Illegal Conduct – NDC’s Mahdi Gibril Alleges
Mahdi Gibril, Deputy National Director of Elections for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has strongly criticized the Electoral Commission (EC) over the unresolved parliamentary situation in Ablekuma North, where no Member of Parliament has been declared since the 2024 general elections.
Speaking on Maakye on Kessben TV this morning, Mr. Gibril accused the EC of manipulating electoral processes and acting outside the law, which has left the constituency without representation months after the elections.
“The EC is not being truthful about the facts in Ablekuma North. That is why we are demanding the presence of police officers at the collation center—to prevent any interference or tampering,” he said.
Mahdi Gibril explained that the issue stemmed from the destruction of over 116 pink sheets during post-election disturbances. He argued that the EC’s response—allegedly using photocopies and party-supplied pink sheets to complete collation—was not only irregular but illegal.
“The law is clear: the EC must use original pink sheets from the polling stations to collate results. No law allows them to use pink sheets submitted by political parties. Yet that’s exactly what’s happening,” he said.
He warned that the use of unofficial pink sheets, including photocopies and party versions, compromises the integrity of the process.
Mr. Gibril went further to allege that officials from the Electoral Commission are collaborating with the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to influence the outcome in the yet-to-be-declared Ablekuma North parliamentary race.
“We suspect collusion. Only the Electoral Commission can declare results, not any political party. So why are pink sheets from parties being used at all?” he questioned.
The NDC is now calling for greater transparency and demanding a lawful resolution of the matter. The party maintains that the EC’s current approach undermines electoral credibility and must be corrected urgently.
By: Adeline Mumuni
