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Suspend the transition: Annoh-Dompreh urges President Akufo-Addo over disputed results
Frank Annoh-Dompreh
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Suspend the transition: Annoh-Dompreh urges President Akufo-Addo over disputed results

The Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has called on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to delay the ongoing transition process, citing unresolved disputes over parliamentary election results in key constituencies. 

At a press conference, Wednesday [Dec 11, 2024], Mr Annoh-Dompreh urged the Electoral Commission (EC) to first declare results for constituencies including Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Akwatia, Suhum, and Fanteakwa North, before the transition proceeds.  

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“The EC has made it clear; they need a secure environment to declare the winners in these constituencies. I appeal to His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to halt the transition process until the EC finishes its work. President Mahama must also ensure his supporters remain calm during this critical time,” he stated.  

Law governing transition 

Despite Annoh-Dompreh’s call, the transition process is guided by Section 1 of the Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012 (Act 845).

This law mandates both the incumbent President and President-elect to appoint representatives to the Transition Team within 24 hours after the declaration of the presidential election results.

This is to ensure that the transition begins promptly, irrespective of unresolved parliamentary disputes. 

The ongoing tensions in Nsawam-Adoagyiri have heightened following allegations of irregularities in the December 7 elections. Mr Annoh-Dompreh claims he retained his seat by 210 votes based on provisional results from the EC, but the National Democratic Congress (NDC) insists their candidate emerged victorious.  

Call for security and calm

Expressing gratitude to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) for deploying security personnel to maintain order, Mr Annoh-Dompreh emphasised the need for vigilance as the nation navigates this delicate period.  

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“It is the duty of the IGP and CDS to ensure a safe and peaceful environment. We must protect our democracy and prevent intimidation or violence,” he said.  

He also called on President-elect John Dramani Mahama to help maintain peace among his supporters, urging them to exercise patience as the EC works to finalise the disputed results. 

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