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Mathew Nyindam insists he is still MP for Kpandai despite court ruling*
New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Kpandai, Mathew Nyindam, has insisted that he remains the legitimate MP for the constituency despite a High Court ruling ordering a rerun of the parliamentary election.
This comes after the Tamale High Court annulled the 2024 parliamentary results in Kpandai, following an NDC petition that pointed to irregularities in 41 polling stations and breaches of electoral procedures.
The court ruled that the non-compliance with election regulations was serious enough to affect the credibility of the results, and therefore ordered a fresh poll within 30 days.
Speaking to the media after the ruling, Nyindam said he was not worried about a possible rerun and stressed that he won the election clearly.
He thanked his supporters and the people of Mandae, assuring them that nothing has changed.
He explained that even before the court delivered its decision, they had sensed that “things were not going to be right” because their opponents were already celebrating and predicting the outcome.
He stated that although they respect the judge’s ruling, they strongly disagree with it.
According to him, he won the election by a margin of 3,734 votes, which he described as a decisive victory.
He added that both the NPP and the NDC received copies of all 152 pink sheets, and those results clearly show that he won.
Nyindam alleged that their opponents went to court hoping to rely on “state powers” to overturn the results, but reminded them that Ghana operates under the rule of law.
He explained that this is why the legal system allows appeals when a party disagrees with a lower court’s ruling.
He confirmed that his legal team has filed a notice of appeal and a stay of execution.
He expressed confidence that the Court of Appeal will overturn the High Court’s decision.
Nyindam stressed that he is not afraid of a rerun if it becomes necessary, but said he is concerned about attempts to influence the process through intimidation or the use of state power.
He noted that the petitioners challenged results from 41 polling stations, areas where he won by large margins.
He believes that even if the court had ordered a rerun only in those stations, his opponents would still have lost.
He described the decision as unusual, saying it is the first time such a ruling has been given in Ghana’s electoral history.
According to him, the heavy presence of top government officials, including the regional minister, in the courtroom raised concerns about political interference.
Nyindam concluded by calling on Ghanaians to pay attention to the situation, warning that such developments show that “we are not safe” if political influence can affect judicial outcomes.
By: Jacob Aggrey
National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Executive Committee member and Volta River Authority (VRA) Board Member, Wonder Victor Kutor, has described calls for the resignation of Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa as premature and unjustified.
He argued that there was no evidence to establish that the minister had committed any wrongdoing to warrant such demands.
Speaking on Joy News in Accra on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, Mr Kutor questioned what had changed to justify the growing calls for the minister to step down.
He recalled that the Ranking Member on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Samuel Abu Jinapor, had earlier indicated that the opposition was not accusing Mr Ablakwa of any wrongdoing.
Mr Kutor, therefore, challenged those demanding the minister’s resignation to provide fresh evidence to support their position.
“The call for the Minister to resign is premature, it is untenable. There is no evidence. I mean, what has he done wrong?” he questioned.
He added that documents, including boarding passes, airline receipts and flight manifests relating to the minister’s return journey, had been provided.
Mr Kutor expressed concern that the calls for Mr Ablakwa’s resignation could discourage young politicians from speaking out against corruption and advocating transparency.
According to him, politicians should not be targeted or maligned for demanding accountability, warning that such treatment could create the impression that speaking against corruption could later become a liability when one is appointed to public office.
He maintained that calling for accountability and transparency should not be used as grounds to target public officials without evidence of wrongdoing.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana will host the Africa Festival of Arts, Culture and Creatives (AFESTAC) 2026 alongside Industrial Skills Week Africa (ISWA) 2026 in Accra from December 9 to 12, 2026.
On the back of these programmes, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has called on corporate Ghana, the media and the general public to support the initiative through partnerships, sponsorships and active participation.
The events, supported by the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), will bring together stakeholders to celebrate Africa’s rich cultural heritage, strengthen the creative economy, promote industrial skills development and create employment opportunities for young people.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
