Re-collation results shows a 19-vote difference between candidates of the two main political party contenders of Ghana’s 2024 elections but ruling NPP’s candidate has won the parliamentary race.
The re-collation of parliamentary election results for the Obuasi East constituency has confirmed Patrick Boakye Yiadom of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) as the winner by a 19-vote margin.
The process, conducted at the Greater Accra Electoral Commission (EC) Office, forms part of nine constituencies undergoing re-collation today.
The EC official this morning indicated that Mr Boakye Yiadom garnered 18,558 votes to retain his seat, edging out his closest contender, Samuel Aboagye of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), who secured 18,539 votes.
An independent candidate, Adjei Owusu Afriyie, trailed with 424 votes.
The re-collation was ordered following disputes over procedural irregularities during the initial tally.
The EC stressed the importance of transparency and accuracy in ensuring the integrity of the electoral process.
With tensions high and political stakeholders closely monitoring the proceedings, the EC assured the public of its commitment to resolving outstanding issues in the affected constituencies.
Results from the remaining eight constituencies are expected to be announced later today.
There is heavy security presence at the EC Greater Accra Regional office. The Obuasi territory is one of the key areas to contributes to Ghana’s 11th world leading producer of gold.
