The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has urged the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to accept the re-collated election results in the Eastern Region, amidst ongoing disagreements.

Speaking during an interview on TV3, at the Tesano Police Station, on Friday, December 13, 2024, he criticised the NDC's inconsistent positions and questioned their credibility in handling the issue.

Justin Kodua further recounted an instance where an NDC representative initially claimed there had been an Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting asking for evidence such as a text message or official letter summoning the meeting.

“How can someone who earlier claimed there was an IPAC meeting, only to later allege an injunction, be taken seriously?” Kodua questioned, expressing skepticism about the NDC's actions.

Addressing concerns raised by the NDC over alleged discrepancies during the re-collation process, the NPP General Secretary maintained that the electoral process was transparent and that any identified issues had no bearing on the results.

He emphasised the importance of verifying whether the NDC’s records corresponded with the EC's data questioning the basis of their objections if no discrepancies were found.

“The NDC is frustrated, and we understand them. They are under pressure from their supporters, questioning why they are sitting down for re-collation to be done while the NPP is relaxed, even taking food and drinks. It is this pressure that is causing their misbehaviour", he noted.

Justin Kodua also pointed out the NPP’s commitment to fairness, explaining how the party conceded defeat promptly in previous elections when results were unfavorable.

He called for the NDC to adopt a similar approach, urging them to prioritise truth and transparency over what he described as unwarranted frustrations.

Despite the delays caused by the disputes, he is resolute that the process must be completed accurately, regardless of the time it takes.

“No matter how long it takes—today, tomorrow, or next week, the right thing must be done,” he stressed.

On Thursday, December 12, 2024, the EC moved the collation of disputed results in some constituencies in the Eastern Region to the Police Training School in Tesano, Greater Accra, to avoid the chaos witnessed in other constituencies.

After the re-collation at the Police Training School, the returning officer declared Ernest Yaw Kumi, the NPP's candidate, as the winner.

However, the NDC has disagreed with the declaration, citing inconsistencies with the results on the pink sheet.

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