The National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, Ebi Bright, has lost the Tema Central parliamentary election to Charles Forson of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).Mr Forson was declared the winner after the recount process resumed, following a temporary pause. The Returning Officer had halted proceedings earlier due to the absence of representatives from all political parties.

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The recount was marked by tension, as Ebi Bright demanded a full recount of votes from all polling stations in line with a court directive. She insisted that the Electoral Commission (EC) restart the entire process rather than continue from where it had stopped.

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Accompanied by South Dayi MP Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, Ebi Bright voiced her dissatisfaction with the EC's refusal to conduct a complete recount, leading to heated moments in the collation room.In frustration, the NDC representatives left the collation center, causing a temporary suspension of the recount process before it eventually resumed, confirming Forson’s victory.

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