The Electoral Commission (EC) has resumed the collation process for the Ablekuma North constituency results at the Greater Accra Regional Collation Centre following a suspension earlier in the day.The decision comes amid heightened tensions, with National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters massing outside the premises, alleging attempts to subvert the electoral process.

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Inside the collation centre, a heated standoff erupted between representatives of the NDC and the New Patriotic Party (NPP), with both parties trading accusations of undermining the will of the electorate.Earlier, the collation was halted for the second time after results from 219 out of the 281 polling stations had been collated. The initial suspension took place on Monday, bringing the process to a standstill at its midpoint.

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Former NDC Deputy General Secretary Peter Otokunor told JoyNews that EC Chairperson Jean Mensa has intervened to ensure the continuation of the process, instructing officials to return to the collation room to finalize the figures.However, confusion continues to mar the process, as heated exchanges among party officials led to shattered louver blades at the centre.

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The Returning Officer and the NPP candidate are also yet to return to the collation room following the EC's directive.Meanwhile, a large crowd of NDC supporters remains gathered outside the collation centre, demanding the immediate announcement of the final results. Security has been tightened around the venue to maintain order as the collation process resumes.

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