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Kpandai Parliamentary Re-run: Minority Caucus disagrees with court ruling, rejects re-run
The Minority Caucus has issued an official statement rejecting High Court ruling that nullified the 2024 Kpandai parliamentary election, insisting the poll was transparent and reflected the will of the people.
According to the Minority Caucus, records show a transparent process, a credible declaration, and a result that reflected the will of the people.
In a statement signed by the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, it is important for the public to have a full understanding of what occurred before, during and after the collation.
The statement noted that Matthew Nyindam won the parliamentary election with a margin of 3,734 votes.
The statement added that “After the NDC secured the presidential results, the NDC parliamentary candidate, Daniel Nsala Wakpal, gathered a group of supporters who arrived at the collation centre in a Mahindra pickup wearing NDC T-shirts.”
“They damaged some ballot boxes in an attempt to interrupt the collation, believing that the Electoral Commission would not have the pink sheets required to complete the declaration. The tension that followed created serious security risks,” the statement alleged.
According to the Minority, this led the Electoral Commission to move the final declaration to its regional office in Tamale. All NDC agents had already signed the pink sheets at every polling station across the constituency. confirming the accuracy of the results.
They added that when Wakpal realised that he had lost the election, he refused to go to Tamale for the collation.
The Electoral Commission continued with its work and declared Matthew Nyindam the winner with 27,947 votes, while Hon Nsala secured 24,213 votes.
“Wakpal later challenged the results in court. His case focused on his absence in Tamale and on clerical errors in 41 out of 1$2 polling stations. During the trial, the main witness for the NDC stated that the total votes in contention were about 500. Even if the court had awarded all 500 votes to the NDC candidate, he would still have lost by more than 3,000 votes,” they further noted.
They highlighted in their statement that despite this clear position, the Tamale High Court has nullified the entire results and ordered a rerun in the constituency.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Read full statement below
The National Theatre is set to host Fundworld, a dynamic entertainment and educational program, on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at 1:00 pm.
The event celebrates World Radio Day and International Day of Friendship, themes that resonate with international celebrations.
The event aims to unearth many talents in young people, aligning with the theatre’s mandate to nurture children’s talents and prepare them for future opportunities.
Funworld is one of the National Theatre’s flagship programmes for basic schools, enabling pupils to create their own performances and present them on stage.
It’s a platform for schools to showcase their talents. Past editions have thrilled a lot of children with edutainment including poetry recital, dance choreography, rap music, drama performances, and this February edition promises to be more exciting and dramatic.
The Funworld programme takes place on every 3rd Sunday of February, March, May, June, and October.
The National Theatre invites schools, parents, and educators to participate in Funworld, a vibrant celebration of Ghanaian culture and creativity.
The event takes place at the National Theatre Main Auditorium, and tickets are priced at GHc 10.00.
The National Theatre also has a flurry of programmes in its first quarter, including ‘Wednesday Theatre’ on the last Wednesday of every month and ‘Thursday Movie’ on the last Thursday of every month.
Gospel minister Mavis Payne has released a spirit-filled worship song of thanksgiving to God dubbed ADEAKYE.
With ADEAKYE, Mavis Payne tells her story of how merciful the Lord has been and encourages people to give thanks to God even for the little blessings.
Recorded live at Eden Experience 2025 and released on Friday, February 6, 2026, the song tells a story of her early discovery, consistent growth, and unshaken devotion.
She further describes the song as the sound of a woman who has walked with her gift, nurtured it, and ultimately offered it back to God.
According to Mavis Payne, music has never been a hobby but rather a calling, patiently unfolding since childhood.
ADEAKYE, the first track on the live recording, is currently streaming on YouTube Mavis Payne Ministries. It is the latest expression of a journey that began long before studios, stages, or spotlights, she intimated.
Growing up, Mavis Payne discovered her gift at a remarkably young age. She recalls being promoted to Class Two after nursery when a simple lunchtime moment changed everything.
As she sang casually, she said her class teacher stopped to listen. Impressed, the teacher led her before other classes and asked her to sing again this time, for an audience. That moment of affirmation lit a fire that has never gone out.
With that early encouragement, music became inseparable from her identity.
However, she expressed gratitude to family and friends who rallied around her talent, offering support that helped shape both her confidence and discipline.
Over the years, Mavis Payne sharpened her craft by backing several artistes and performing on notable platforms, including TV3’s Mentor, one of Ghana’s most influential music talent shows.
According to her, she has also worked with respected musicians such as Ackah Blay, experiences that broadened her musical range and professionalism.
Yet, despite these opportunities in the wider music industry, her focus has remained unwavering.
“My heart has always been to minister for God,” she says.
That focus has guided her path from Sunday school to the present day, shaping not just what she sings, but why she sings.
“ADEAKYE” emerges from this deep-rooted sense of purpose. The song is not merely a release; it is a continuation of a lifelong ministry one anchored in faith, gratitude, and obedience to God’s call.
ADEAKYE is a worship programme Mavis Payne herself is nurturing an intentional space for encounter, intimacy, and authentic praise. The live recording preserves the rawness of the moment: the unfiltered worship, the communal spirit, and the sacred atmosphere that cannot be replicated in a studio.
She noted that it is her declaration of hope, renewal, and God’s faithfulness in every situation, emphasising once you witness a new day, rest assured at hope is not lost.
“I thank God for my life and the gift of ministering through singing to win souls for Christ. And to everyone supporting my ministry, may God make His face shine upon you favourably,” she remarked.
BY TIMES REPORTER
