The Supreme Court has overturned a Tamale High Court ruling that had annulled the 2024 parliamentary election results in Kpandai Constituency, Northern Region.
In a majority decision of four to one, the apex court set aside the High Court’s November 24, 2025 judgment, effectively restoring the declared election outcomes. Justice Gabriel Pwamang issued the lone dissenting opinion in the ruling.
The Tamale High Court had previously nullified the election results, citing alleged irregularities during the vote counting process. The annulment prompted concerns over political stability in Kpandai, with supporters of the winning candidate awaiting confirmation on whether the outcome would be upheld.
By quashing the High Court judgment, the Supreme Court also invalidated all consequential orders and actions stemming from the annulment. This includes any administrative or electoral measures implemented following the lower court’s decision, returning the constituency to its pre-annulment status.
Legal analysts say the Supreme Court’s ruling reinforces the authority of final election results and clarifies the legal threshold required to overturn parliamentary elections. While lower courts can review claims of electoral misconduct, the apex court emphasized that substantial and credible evidence is necessary to nullify an election.
The case has attracted attention across the Northern Region, highlighting the ongoing debates about electoral transparency and judicial oversight in Ghana. Residents and political stakeholders had closely followed developments, as the Kpandai seat carries strategic significance in the balance of parliamentary representation.
Political observers note that the Supreme Court’s decision may set a precedent for future electoral disputes in Ghana, signaling that challenges to election outcomes must meet strict evidentiary standards. The ruling also provides certainty to constituents, political parties, and the Electoral Commission regarding the finality of declared winners when no substantial proof of irregularities exists.
The announcement has brought relief to the candidate who initially won the 2024 Kpandai parliamentary vote, as well as their supporters, who had faced months of uncertainty over the legitimacy of the result.
Further details and reactions from political parties, the Electoral Commission, and local stakeholders are expected in the coming days as the implications of the Supreme Court’s decision are assessed
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