Tensions have escalated in the Dome-Kwabenya Constituency amid allegations of irregularities in the election result tallying process. Mike Oquaye Jnr., the parliamentary candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has called for restraint and emphasized the importance of following legal procedures.

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During a press conference on December 10, 2024, Mr Oquaye criticized what he termed undemocratic behavior by the National Democratic Congress (NDC), accusing them of compiling the results without the participation of other political party representatives.

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"We respect Ghanaians and the rule of law because we want to follow due process, but no one should think that they can usurp democracy and go and count and collate without the presence of other party people. This is against the law," he stated.He urged his supporters to maintain peace, stressing, "No one on my side should go and fight a fellow brother; let the rules work.

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"Despite his call for calm, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, Faustina Elikplim Akurugu, won the highly competitive race.Akurugu secured 51,634 votes, narrowly surpassing Mike Oquaye Jnr., who earned 50,477 votes.This victory is particularly significant for Akurugu, marking a breakthrough after two prior unsuccessful attempts against the outgoing MP Sarah Adwoa Safo, who had held the seat since 2012.

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