The Electoral Commission (EC) has declared Charles Forson of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as the Member of Parliament-elect for the Tema Central Constituency. The announcement was made on Sunday, January 5, 2025, by Deputy EC Returning Officer Francis Twum, following the collation of results from two previously outstanding polling stations.
Final Results
The final collation included votes from all 148 polling stations, comprising 147 constituency polling stations and a special voting station. The results were as follows:
- Charles Forson (NPP): 18,870 votes
- Ebi Bright (NDC): 18,815 votes
- Frederick Ani Adjei (Independent): 209 votes
Key Election Statistics
- Total Valid Votes Cast: 37,894
- Rejected Ballots: 144
- Total Votes Cast: 38,038
Declaring the results, Francis Twum stated:
“In view of the above results and by the power vested in me, I declare Mr. Charles Forson MP-elect for Tema Central.”
Court Intervention and Final Collation
The declaration comes after a High Court ruling ordered the EC to finalize the collation and declaration of results in Tema Central and other disputed constituencies. The delayed inclusion of results from the two outstanding polling stations had created uncertainty in the constituency, with both the NPP and NDC claiming victory. 
Following the court’s directive, the EC concluded the collation process, confirming Charles Forson’s narrow victory over Ebi Bright by just 55 votes.
Implications for Tema Central
Charles Forson’s victory cements Tema Central as a fiercely contested constituency, where every vote proved crucial. For the NPP, this win bolsters their parliamentary numbers and provides momentum for the party in an otherwise challenging election cycle.
For Ebi Bright and the NDC, the narrow loss underscores the importance of every polling station in close electoral battles, as the margin of defeat was within recount thresholds.
What’s Next?
As the swearing-in ceremony for Members of Parliament approaches on January 6, 2025, the conclusion of the Tema Central race brings clarity to the parliamentary composition. Both the NPP and NDC will now assess their performance and strategize for future elections in this pivotal constituency.
