General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has encouraged the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to acknowledge the re-collated election results from the Eastern Region, despite the ongoing disagreements.

During an interview on TV3 at the Tesano Police Station on Friday, December 13, Kodua expressed frustration with the NDC's shifting stance on the matter, questioning their credibility and consistency in handling the situation.

He also shared an incident where an NDC representative had demanded proof of an Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting, asking for concrete evidence like a text message or official letter to confirm the meeting's occurrence.

This, Kodua argued, further undermined the NDC's position and approach to the election results.

“How can someone who earlier claimed there was an IPAC meeting, only to later allege an injunction, be taken seriously?” Kodua questioned, expressing skepticism about the NDC's actions.

Justin Frimpong Kodua addressed the concerns raised by the NDC regarding alleged issues during the re-collation of election results. He reaffirmed the integrity of the process, asserting that any discrepancies observed had no effect on the final outcome.

Mr Kodua further highlighted the importance of ensuring that the NDC's records align with the data provided by the Electoral Commission.

He challenged the NDC to provide valid reasons for their objections, questioning the credibility of their claims if no inconsistencies were found in the EC’s data.

“The NDC is frustrated, and we understand them. They are under pressure from their supporters, questioning why they are sitting down for re-collation to be done while the NPP is relaxed, even taking food and drinks. It is this pressure that is causing their misbehaviour", he noted.

Justin Kodua emphasized the NPP's commitment to fairness, pointing out that the party had previously accepted unfavorable election results without resistance.

He urged the NDC to follow suit and focus on transparency and honesty, rather than getting caught up in unnecessary complaints.

Despite the disruptions caused by the ongoing disputes, he stressed that the election process must proceed with precision, even if it takes longer to resolve.

“No matter how long it takes—today, tomorrow, or next week, the right thing must be done,” he stressed.

On December 12, 2024, the Electoral Commission (EC) transferred the re-collation of disputed results from several constituencies in the Eastern Region to the Police Training School in Tesano, Greater Accra, in a bid to prevent the chaos that had occurred in other areas.

Following the re-collation process, the returning officer declared Ernest Yaw Kumi of the NPP as the winner.

However, the NDC has voiced their disagreement with the result, pointing out discrepancies between the declared figures and the original pink sheet data.