Re-collation of results: NPP’s Patrick Boakye-Yiadom declared winner of Obuasi East

Mr. Patrick Boakye-Yiadom, the incumbent New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Obuasi East, has been declared the winner of the constituency following today’s re-collation.  

He secured 18,558 votes, narrowly defeating his closest contender, Samuel Aboagye of the NDC, who polled 18,539 votes. An independent candidate, Adjei Owusu Afriyie, garnered 424 votes.  

The declaration was made by the Returning Officer for the Obuasi East Constituency, Frederick Mensah today in Accra.  

Background

The Electoral Commission (EC) commenced the re-collation and declaration of results for nine disputed constituencies in compliance with a court order.  

The affected constituencies include Nsawam-Adoagyiri (Eastern Region), Ahafo Ano South West, Ahafo Ano North, and Obuasi East (Ashanti Region), Dome-Kwabenya, Okaikwei Central, Ablekuma North, and Tema Central (Greater Accra Region), as well as Techiman South (Bono East Region).  

The Accra High Court directed the EC to complete the collation process and declare the winners in accordance with electoral laws. It also instructed the Inspector-General of Police to ensure adequate security at the collation centres.  

The re-collation exercise is ongoing at the Greater Accra Regional Office of the EC under tight police and military security.