Charles Forson of the NPP wins Tema Central seat after re-collation

The New Patriotic Party's Parliamentary Candidate for Tema Central Constituency, Charles Forson has been declared winner of the election after the re-collation exercise. 

Forson secured 18,870 votes, while Ebi Bright of the National Democratic Congress, who was previously declared the winner, received 18,815 votes. Independent candidate Fredrick Aniagyei earned 229 votes.

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.