Former Member of Parliament Dr. Dickson Adomako-Kissi believes the NPP candidate can take legal action against the Electoral Commission. He claims Nana Akua Afriyie deserves money because officials have trampled her rights as a candidate. The former Anyaa Sowutuom MP says she spent time and money from party primaries through the December election. Dr. Adomako-Kissi worries about the emotional damage the politician faces from the mess. He told JoyPrime on Thursday that the candidate should demand payment for her suffering.
The Electoral Commission plans fresh voting on Friday at 19 polling stations where results could not be checked. NPP leaders took the fight to Accra High Court but lost on Wednesday when Justice Ali Baba Abature threw out their case. The judge called their legal challenge worthless and dismissed the application completely. Party bosses insist their candidate beat the NDC opponent by more than 400 votes. They refuse to accept the Electoral Commission decision to hold new elections.
Nana Akua Afriyie has broken ranks with party leadership and will compete in the rerun election. She ignored direct orders from NPP headquarters to stay away from the polls. The defiant candidate believes she can win the seat again for her party. Her rebellion creates serious problems for NPP unity heading into future elections. Party officials face a nightmare scenario where their candidate fights against their official boycott strategy.
The Electoral Commission plans fresh voting on Friday at 19 polling stations where results could not be checked. NPP leaders took the fight to Accra High Court but lost on Wednesday when Justice Ali Baba Abature threw out their case. The judge called their legal challenge worthless and dismissed the application completely. Party bosses insist their candidate beat the NDC opponent by more than 400 votes. They refuse to accept the Electoral Commission decision to hold new elections.
Nana Akua Afriyie has broken ranks with party leadership and will compete in the rerun election. She ignored direct orders from NPP headquarters to stay away from the polls. The defiant candidate believes she can win the seat again for her party. Her rebellion creates serious problems for NPP unity heading into future elections. Party officials face a nightmare scenario where their candidate fights against their official boycott strategy.
