The Minority in Parliament has demanded the immediate withdrawal of a letter from the Clerk to Parliament that officially declared the Kpandai constituency seat vacant, describing the move as “unfortunate” and a violation of the rule of law.
The controversial letter, dated December 4, 2025 and signed by Clerk Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, notified Electoral Commission Chairperson Jean Mensa of the vacancy following a Tamale High Court order for a complete rerun of the 2024 parliamentary election in the Northern Region constituency.
The court ruling, delivered on November 24, 2025, invalidated the original results which declared the New Patriotic Party (NPP) candidate, Matthew Nyindam as the winner and directed a fresh poll.
Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Tuesday, December 9, Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh strongly objected to the Clerk’s notification to the EC.
“We strongly submit that the letter forwarded to the Electoral Commission was out of place, unfortunate, and flies in the face of both the law and procedural justice. We further submit to this House that the said letter must be withdrawn by Parliament forthwith,” Mr Annoh-Dompreh stated.
His demand was supported by chanting from members of his Caucus who were wielding placards bearing their demands and sentiments against the letter.