The mandamus application filed by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) concerning the constituencies of Tema Central, Okaikwei Central, Techiman South, and Ablekuma North will be finally addressed by the High Court will today, Saturday, January 4.

This follows the court's earlier dismissal of an objection raised by the National Democratic Congress (NDC), which challenged the court’s jurisdiction over the matter.

Lawyers for the NPP, led by Gary Nimako, argue that the Electoral Commission (EC) should be compelled to complete the collation of results in the affected constituencies, stating the collation process was left incomplete between December 8, 2024, and January 1, 2025.

Describing the delay as unreasonable, Nimako stated, “Constituents in these areas have a right to know the results and the winning candidates.”

He further argued against the NDC’s claim that declarations had already been made in the constituencies, stating, “There is no evidence to support this assertion.” Addressing video evidence presented, Nimako noted that the alleged declaration in Tema Central was made by someone other than the returning officer, which he described as a breach of electoral laws.

Citing Regulation 43 of C.I. 127, Nimako emphasized that results must be recorded on Forms 1C and 1D of the Electoral Commission. He added, “The absence of these forms in the exhibits corroborates the claim that proper declarations were not made.”

The Electoral Commission, represented by Justin Amenuvor, supported the NPP’s application and urged the court to direct the completion of the collation process. Amenuvor admitted the collation in the affected constituencies was incomplete, cautioning that failure to issue the order could “set a dangerous precedent, potentially enabling unlawful interference in future elections.”

However, the NDC's legal team, led by Godwin Tameklo, opposed the application, arguing that a mandamus can only be granted when a demand has been made and refused. “No such demand has been made in this case,” Tameklo asserted.

He also referenced the video evidence, claiming it showed a declaration had already occurred in Tema Central, and insisted that any challenge to the validity of the declaration should be handled through a petition, not a mandamus application.