The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Ablekuma North, Kalamu Adamu Musah, has dismissed allegations of sabotage and called for focus as voting continues in the re-run of parliamentary elections across 19 polling stations in the constituency.
Speaking on Channel One News, he stressed that the ongoing re-run is not about personal satisfaction or partisan victory but about ensuring the people of Ablekuma North get the representation they deserve.
“This was never about what I wanted. From the very beginning, we insisted on a re-run in the affected polling stations. If the Electoral Commission (EC) had acted earlier, we wouldn’t have gone seven months without a Member of Parliament,” he said.
He recalled the aftermath of the December 2024 general election, where the outcome for the Ablekuma North parliamentary seat was hotly contested.
He stated that the EC was unable to present complete results due to missing pink sheets (official polling station result forms) from several stations, a gap he believes justified the current rerun.
“No party or the EC had full documentation to back the earlier declaration. So, how could anyone be legally declared a winner?” he questioned, reiterating that only a re-run could fairly resolve the matter.
On security, the MCE confirmed he had visited 16 out of the 19 polling stations and commended the Ghana Police Service for maintaining order, noting the presence of at least 10 officers at each station.
He reported a calm atmosphere across the constituency, however, he acknowledged low voter turnout, explaining that confusion over which polling stations were included in the rerun had likely discouraged participation.
“Some voters are unsure if their stations are involved, and with polling centers having split EC codes, it’s understandable,” he explained.
Kalamu Adamu Musah also addressed concerns about the visible presence of National Democratic Congress (NDC) officials, stating that their regional MCEs and DCEs were on the ground simply to show solidarity. “They are here to support their colleague. It’s not unusual,” he said.
He dismissed claims of fresh last-minute campaign posters allegedly posted by the NDC’s candidate, Ewurabena Aubynn, calling them misleading.
“These posters have been there for over a week. In politics, even week-old posters can appear new,” he noted.
He criticized what he described as a skewed narrative, urging all parties to focus on the electoral process rather than unnecessary distractions.
“It’s about projecting your candidate. If others didn’t prepare with materials, they can’t blame those who did,” he said.
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