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The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is expressing confidence in its chances of winning the rerun of the Kpandai parliamentary election, despite the National Democratic Congress (NDC) already campaigning in the area. Yussif Danjumah, Northern Regional Communications Director of the NPP, stated that the party will “decisively defeat” the NDC if it decides to contest the rerun.
The NPP’s Northern Regional Executive Committee has rejected the ruling, calling it a “miscarriage of electoral justice” with far-reaching implications for Ghana’s democracy.
Danjumah said the party has not yet taken a final decision on whether it will participate in the re-run, as it is currently challenging the ruling.
However, he expressed confidence that the NPP would reclaim the seat if it entered the contest.
“NPP will beat NDC hands down if we decide to contest in the re-run of the Kpandai election. NPP will take part in the Kpandai re-election, and we’re not afraid at all. We will reclaim the seat. We’re challenging the ruling; this is very unfair,” he said.
The rerun was ordered by the Tamale High Court after it nullified the 2024 parliamentary election results, citing irregularities and non-compliance with electoral regulations. The court directed the Electoral Commission to conduct a fresh poll within 30 days.
The NPP’s incumbent MP, Matthew Nyindam, had been declared the winner of the original election, securing 27,947 votes (53.47%) against the NDC’s Daniel Nsala Wakpal’s 24,213 votes (46.33%). The NDC has accused the NPP of trying to steal the election and has vowed to intensify its campaign efforts.
Majority Chief Whip Nelson Rockson Dafeamekpor has urged the NPP to prepare for the rerun, stating that the NDC is already on the ground campaigning. The NPP, however, is challenging the court ruling and has filed an appeal.
