The High Court has set January 4, 2025, as the date to deliver its ruling on a mandamus application filed by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) regarding the collation of parliamentary election results in four constituencies: Tema Central, Okaikwei Central, Techiman South, and Ablekuma North.

This follows the court's earlier dismissal of the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s objection, which challenged its jurisdiction to hear the case.

The NPP, represented by lead counsel Gary Nimako, is seeking an order compelling the Electoral Commission (EC) to complete the collation process in the affected constituencies.

Nimako argued that the EC had unreasonably delayed the collation since December 8, 2024, denying constituents their right to know the results. He dismissed the NDC’s claims that results had already been declared, citing the absence of official forms and evidence that declarations were made without proper collation.

The EC, through its counsel Justin Amenuvor, supported the NPP’s application, admitting the collation processes were incomplete. However, the NDC’s lawyer, Godwin Tameklo, opposed the motion, arguing that the NPP failed to demonstrate a refused demand, a prerequisite for mandamus.

The ruling is expected to address the EC’s legal obligations and provide clarity on the handling of disputed election results.