Evans Nimako, member of the opposition New Patriotic Party

Evans Nimako, a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has voiced his disappointment over the Electoral Commission’s delay in declaring the parliamentary results for the Ablekuma North Constituency, calling the situation shameful.

In an interview on Citi Eyewitness News on June 19, 2025, Nimako expressed frustration at the Electoral Commission’s (EC) inability to finalise the collation process months after the 2024 general election.

According to him, it is “a shame” that Ablekuma North currently has no Member of Parliament (MP), noting that the absence of representation has created a significant void in the constituency and left residents without a clear voice in Parliament.

In a report by citinewsroom.com dated June 19, Nimako stressed the importance of having a strong and effective MP to advocate for the interests of constituents.

“We do not see why it is difficult for the Electoral Commission to complete this exercise. It is not the best. It is a shame that we do not have a Member of Parliament for Ablekuma North,” he said.

He further criticised the lack of accountability following the disruption of the collation process on December 8, 2024, when unidentified individuals reportedly destroyed electoral materials.

“What is intriguing is that on the day of collation, on the 8th of December 2024, some men decided to destroy electoral materials, yet the police have been unable to arrest or investigate these individuals for prosecution. That, for me, is a big shame,” he added.

The prolonged stalemate has sparked calls for a by-election to fill the vacant seat. However, the Electoral Commission has attributed the delay to the absence of legal advice from the Attorney General’s Department.

The EC insists it has been making efforts to complete the process but has been unable to proceed due to a lack of security support.

According to the Commission, both the Ghana Police Service (GPS) and the National Security Taskforce (NST) have declined to provide the necessary security until they receive legal clearance from the Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dominic Ayine.

Despite these challenges, the Electoral Commission has reiterated its readiness to finalise the process as soon as security support becomes available.

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