The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Okaikwei Central constituency has strongly defended the results of the 2024 parliamentary election, urging the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to take legal action if they believe the outcome was unfair. Dennis Asare, the Youth Organiser for the NPP in Okaikwei Central, responded to the NDC's allegations by affirming that the incumbent Member of Parliament (MP), Patrick Boamah, secured his seat through a legitimate process. In an interview with Adom FM's Dwaso Nsem, Asare emphasized that the NPP had no concerns about the NDC’s claims and would not be influenced by them. He pointed out that the NDC's chairman had previously stated that anyone, even an "idiot," could go to court if dissatisfied with the election result, and he reiterated that the NPP remained calm and unperturbed by the opposition's attempts to dispute the victory.
The claims from the NDC's Greater Accra Regional Secretary, Theophilus Tetteh Chaie, who accused the Electoral Commission (EC) of tampering with the results by swapping vote figures between NPP’s Patrick Boamah and the NDC's candidate, Baba Sadiq, were rejected by Asare. He stressed that the NPP had the full set of pink sheets from all their polling stations, ensuring the accuracy of their results. Asare challenged the NDC to provide proof of their allegations, labeling them as falsehoods intended to mislead the public. He further mentioned that, in three specific polling stations, Boamah had a commanding lead of over 1,500 votes, making the NDC’s claims even more unfounded. Asare’s rebuttal underlined the NPP's confidence in their candidate’s victory and their belief that the election process had been fair and transparent.
In addition to addressing the election dispute, Asare also discussed the damage to NPP property in the constituency, allegedly caused by NDC supporters. He questioned the motives behind the destruction, pointing out that if the NDC truly believed they had won, there would have been no need for such violent actions. Asare stated that the NPP, confident in their victory, had no reason to engage in vandalism, unlike the NDC, who had destroyed NPP campaign materials, including billboards and the air conditioning unit at the NPP office. These actions were seen as an indication of the NDC's frustration over the loss. Asare's remarks further revealed the deepening tensions between the two parties as they continue to contest the results in Okaikwei Central, reflecting broader political conflicts surrounding the election.
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