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Kpandai rerun quashed: Solomon Owusu expresses disappointment over Supreme Court ruling
Director of Communications for the United Party, Solomon Owusu, has expressed strong disappointment following the Supreme Court decision to quash the rerun of the Kpandai parliamentary election.
Mr Owusu made his views known while reacting to the ruling, stressing that he would feel deeply disappointed if he were in the position of Matthew Nyindam, the current Member of Parliament for Kpandai.
He explained that the High Court had earlier examined the case in detail and arrived at a clear determination on the matter.
According to him, the High Court found that the election was compromised and that rigging took place with the involvement of the Electoral Commission.
Mr Owusu pointed out that when the New Patriotic Party moved the case to the Supreme Court, it did not challenge the substance of the High Court findings.
He stated that the appeal was based purely on a point of law, arguing that the National Democratic Congress was time barred when it went to court, and not that the alleged rigging did not occur.
In his view, this means that Mr Nyindam remains in Parliament through an election process that did not reflect the true will of the people of Kpandai.
Mr Owusu noted that this was why he had expected a rerun of the election, to allow the MP to return to the constituency and properly establish his authority through the ballot.
He explained that a rerun would have given Mr Nyindam the opportunity to prove that he genuinely won the 2024 parliamentary election.
With the rerun now quashed, Mr Owusu questioned how the MP could celebrate or take pride in the court outcome.
He stressed that he would no longer take contributions made by Mr Nyindam in Parliament seriously, as the legitimacy of his mandate remains questionable in his view.
Mr Owusu further argued that the Supreme Court decision has shortchanged the people of Kpandai.
He described the ruling as unfair to voters who woke up early on election day, queued patiently, and voted for a candidate of their choice, only for their will to be undermined.
According to him, the outcome raises serious concerns about justice, electoral credibility, and respect for the democratic rights of the people.
By: Jacob Aggrey
National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme, Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has cautioned the National Democratic Congress NDC against seeking a review of the Supreme Court decision on the Kpandai parliamentary election.
According to him, pursuing a review could drain time, resources, and morale without producing any meaningful benefit.
Mr Vanderpuye explained that party leaders are currently studying the judgment and will decide whether to apply for a review after carefully analysing it.
He noted that while that process is ongoing, his personal view is that prolonged litigation often does more harm than good.
Mr Vanderpuye said he intends to speak with his former colleague involved in the case, stressing that similar legal battles in the past have dragged on for years without benefiting anyone.
He explained that extended court cases can break a person down emotionally and financially, describing them as a waste of energy, resources, and peace of mind.
In his view, it is sometimes better to let such matters go, reorganise, and prepare for the next election rather than remain locked in court battles.
Mr Vanderpuye argued that if the party does not have a strong case for a review, it should abandon the idea and focus on rebuilding.
He expressed confidence that the affected candidate is young and could benefit from public sympathy in future elections, especially if people believe he was not treated fairly.
Drawing comparisons, he noted that several politicians, including Matthew Nyindam, have lost elections before but later regrouped and returned to Parliament.
According to him, losing an election is not the end of one’s political life, and reflection and reorganisation are often necessary steps toward a comeback.
Mr Vanderpuye highlighted the personal toll the legal battle has taken on the candidate, noting that he spent a lot of money and travelled extensively in search of support during the by election period.
He added that the psychological impact of such prolonged cases is often overlooked, but it can be clearly seen in the behaviour and state of mind of those involved.
He stressed that the Supreme Court rarely reviews its own decisions unless there is very strong and convincing evidence.
Mr Vanderpuye pointed out that securing a review is even more difficult when the original ruling was reached by a strong majority decision.
He therefore urged the NDC to carefully weigh its options and avoid unnecessary stress, concluding that without compelling grounds, a review application would likely be a fruitless exercise.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Madam Sandra Seyram Kpedor, the District Chief Executive (DCE) of Anloga in the Volta Region, has emphasised the importance of parental involvement in children’s education, stating that education is free, but parents need to do more to support their children.
She said parents, teachers, and students must be involved in addressing the challenges facing the district’s education sector, particularly the poor Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results.
Madam Kpedor outlined some key roles parents should play to promote their children’s education, including providing a conducive learning environment, monitoring their children’s progress, and supporting teachers.
The DCE highlighted some challenges the district faced such as inadequate infrastructure and a shortage of teachers, which have also contributed to the poor BECE results and called on well-to-do parent to help solve the situation through and other supports.
To address the issues, she also announced that plans have been taken to utilise the district’s common fund to implement educational projects, such as constructing school blocks and teachers’ bungalows at Sodzi community, and 2-unit classroom blocks each at Akplorwutorkor and Tegbi-Afedome respectively, among others.
Madam Kpedor also noted that her office had earlier notified the Ministry of Education to deploy more teachers to the area to improve teaching and learning, and encouraged students to work hard and strive for excellence, and work beyond their limit to succeed.
“To my wonderful and beautiful girls, you have to know it clear that women and girls have equal opportunities to compete with men for greater achievements,” she indicated.
The DCE cited her own achievement as a testament to the fact that women can excel in leadership positions, alongside Vice President Nana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, and stressed that girls were no longer limited to domestic roles but can pursue their dreams and become leaders.
Additionally, she mentioned that a meeting was held earlier with assembly members, and other stakeholders to address the district’s educational challenges and improve academic performance.
She promised that the district’s education oversight committee and stakeholders would work together to address the challenges and improve the district’s BECE results and called for parental involvement and support to boost the district’s education sector for children to chase their dreams to become future leaders for the success of the district and the nation.
She urged parents not to leave everything to the government but rather help in the provision of some necessary materials such as textbooks, exercise books, pens, pencils, food, and guidance to children for the successes of young learners. –GNA
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