Even though the National Democratic Congress (NDC) claims to have an overwhelming majority in Parliament, former New Patriotic Party (NPP) chairman Freddie Blay has expressed worries about the party's plan to run for additional seats.

In an interview with Joy FM on December 24, 2024, Mr. Blay said the action was needless and could upset the harmony in the nation.

The NDC, which claims to have won 187 parliamentary seats, has declared its intention to file a lawsuit in order to assert its victory in a few contested seats.

He questioned the reasoning behind the opposition's assertive posture, saying, "I'm surprised that NDC has won 187 seats and is still chasing after two or three more."

He also issued a grave warning about the repercussions of disregarding court verdicts and Electoral Commission (EC) decisions.

"Can you imagine the chaos our nation will experience if justice is denied? He warned, "There will be anarchy if we have all cast our ballots, counted, and signed the pink sheets, and someone with a gun forces a declaration."

Controversial Re-Collation Results in Seat Reassignments

A controversial re-collation exercise held at the Greater Accra Regional Office of the EC on December 21, 2024, resulted in four parliamentary seats initially declared for the NDC being reassigned to the NPP.

Obuasi East: Initially declared for NDC’s Samuel Aboagye, was reassigned to NPP’s Patrick Boakye-Yiadom.

Tema Central: Declared for NDC’s Ebi Bright, now reassigned to NPP’s Charles Forson.

Techiman South: Initially declared for NDC’s Christopher Beyere Baasongti, was reassigned to NPP’s Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah.

Okaikwei Central: Declared for NDC’s Baba Sadiq, now reassigned to NPP’s Dr. Patrick Boamah.

Additionally, constituencies previously marked as incomplete were finalized:

Nsawam Adoagyiri: Declared for NPP’s Frank Annoh-Dompreh.

Ahafo Ano South West: Declared for NPP’s Eric Nana Agyeman-Prempeh.

Ahafo Ano North: Declared for NPP’s Elvis Osei Mensah Dapaah.

Two Constituencies Remain Undecided

Two constituencies, Ablekuma North and Dome Kwabenya, remain unresolved.

Ablekuma North: NDC’s Ewurabena Aubynn was declared the winner despite results from 62 polling stations remaining unaccounted for. NPP’s Nana Akua Owusu Afriyieh, a former MP and current Deputy Chief Executive of the Coastal Development Authority, contests the results.

Dome Kwabenya: NDC’s Elikplim Akurugu was declared the winner over NPP’s Mike Oquaye Jnr.

If the current reassignments hold, the NDC would have 181 seats in the 9th Parliament, with four independent candidates holding seats.