Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, has been invited to appear before Parliament this week to address issues surrounding the protracted electoral dispute in the Ablekuma North Constituency.

This comes after the Ablekuma North Constituency seat remained vacant for over six months following the December 7 elections.

The delay stems from disputes between the NPP and NDC over the validity of pink sheets, the electoral process, and polling station results.

Consequently, the constituents of Ablekuma remain unrepresented in the Parliament, which tends to cause delays in development projects such as infrastructure, healthcare and education, as well as limited access to national resources, as MPs play a crucial role in lobbying for budget allocations.

With growing frustration among constituents, the Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, directed the Electoral Commission Chair to appear before Parliament.

He made the move during the presentation of the Business Statement for the coming week.

It followed concerns raised by MP Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor over ballot printing contracts and the delayed declaration of the Ablekuma North results.

The Minority caucus in Parliament on June 4 petitioned the Ghana Police Service, urging the provision of adequate security to facilitate a safe and transparent re-collation process.

Their petitioning the Ghana Police is aimed at ensuring the EC discharges its duties without intimidation and disruption.

Jean Mensa is now expected to appear before Parliament’s Committee of the Whole to update lawmakers on the status of the collation and the Commission’s plans to bring the matter to a close.

The Committee is likely to seek assurances on the next steps and demand a concrete timeline for finalising the results and officially declaring the winner.