In a much-anticipated development, the Electoral Commission (EC) has officially declared Patrick Yaw Boamah of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as the winner of the Okaikwei Central parliamentary seat.
The announcement follows weeks of legal battles and disputes over the December 2024 parliamentary election results. The EC’s decision brings closure to one of the key contested seats in the country.
Background
The Okaikwei Central seat was among several constituencies embroiled in disputes after the general elections. Allegations of irregularities and concerns over the collation of results led to court rulings ordering the EC to re-collate and declare the results.
On January 4, 2025, the High Court granted a mandamus application compelling the EC to finalize the collation of results for Okaikwei Central and declare the winner before January 6. This ruling, coupled with heightened public interest, added urgency to the EC’s compliance. 
Victory Margins
Patrick Yaw Boamah emerged victorious after the final collation of results, solidifying the NPP’s hold on Okaikwei Central, a key urban constituency. The exact vote tallies are expected to be released in the EC’s detailed report later today.
Implications
This declaration marks a significant win for the NPP as it navigates an overall challenging electoral season. For the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), the outcome underscores the need to strengthen their strategies in urban constituencies where competition remains fierce.
With the EC’s declaration, Patrick Yaw Boamah is expected to be sworn in alongside other MPs on January 6, 2025, when the 9th Parliament convenes.
What’s Next?
As the dust settles on Okaikwei Central, focus now shifts to other disputed seats, such as Techiman South and Tema Central, where court directives and EC actions are still underway. The resolutions of these cases will further shape Ghana’s parliamentary landscape.
Stay tuned for updates on the 2024 election results and their implications for the nation’s governance.
