Ghana’s Supreme Court is set to hear arguments today, Tuesday, December 16, over a petition challenging the Tamale High Court ruling that annulled the results of the Kpandai parliamentary election held on December 7, 2024. The decision by the apex court is expected to have major political implications in the constituency and beyond.

The case was filed by Kpandai MP Mathew Nyindam, who contests the High Court’s annulment. Nyindam argues that the lower court exceeded its jurisdiction by presuming authority over the matter. He seeks a judicial review to quash the ruling, asserting that the initial election petition by National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate Daniel Nsala Wakpal was invalid, and therefore all proceedings arising from it should be declared void.

Following the High Court’s judgment, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) filed an application for a stay of execution to prevent the Electoral Commission from enforcing the annulment while the Supreme Court deliberates. This move underscores the tense political climate in Kpandai as parties brace for the outcome.

Adding to the uncertainty, Haruna Mohammed, Deputy General Secretary of the NPP, issued a strong warning ahead of the hearing. He stated that an adverse ruling would represent a collapse of the rule of law in Ghana. On the possibility of a parliamentary rerun should the court rule against the party, Mohammed declared: “If the hearing does not go in our favour, then it means the laws of Ghana have stopped working. In that particular situation, we will inform the good people of Ghana and proceed to Kpandai to take back our seat, and we will wait to see what happens.”

The Supreme Court’s decision will determine whether the Electoral Commission moves forward with a rerun in Kpandai or upholds the NPP MP’s challenge, making today’s ruling a critical juncture for Ghanaian electoral law and political stability.