The Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has urged the Electoral Commission to provide a clear roadmap to the National Security Taskforce for the collation of the Ablekuma North parliamentary election results.
The declaration of the Ablekuma North parliamentary results has been delayed due to disturbances that marred the 2024 parliamentary elections.
Speaking at a meeting with the taskforce and representatives from the commission on Thursday (8 May), the IGP stated that this will facilitate the police in providing adequate security for the operation and help ease the apparent tense atmosphere.
The contest for the Ablekuma North parliamentary seat is between Nana Akua Owusu Afriyie of the NPP and Ewurabena Aubynn of the NDC.
The EC said it was still awaiting assurance from the Ghana Police Service regarding protection for the collation of the Ablekuma North parliamentary election results.
Until the police provide the necessary security guarantee, the Returning Officer cannot proceed to review the results and make a final determination on the winner.
The EC had scheduled a meeting with the IGP to discuss security arrangements, but the meeting had not taken place because the IGP was reportedly unavailable.
The EC said it could not proceed without police clearance, while the police insisted that the EC should follow up with the IGP to set a date for the meeting.
This development has further delayed the conclusion of the electoral process in the constituency, leaving residents in anticipation of a representative in the Ninth Parliament.
Before Parliament went on recess, the Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, in his closing remarks, expressed the hope that the issue would be resolved for the constituency to have representation when the House reconvened for the next session.