The Supreme Court has directed the Electoral Commission (EC) to suspend all plans for a parliamentary rerun election in the Kpandai constituency while it considers a judicial review application challenging the annulment of the 2024 election results.
The order was issued on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, after the court ruled that the applicant, NPP parliamentary candidate Matthew Nyindam, had made a strong preliminary case. Nyindam is contesting a November 24, 2025 ruling by the Tamale High Court, which nullified his election following a petition filed by the NDC candidate, Daniel Nsala Wakpal.
In response to the High Court decision, the EC had announced intentions to organize a rerun, but the Supreme Court’s ruling has now put those plans on hold.
During proceedings, counsel for the applicant, Gary Nimako Marfo, told the court that the NDC candidate had not been served with the judicial review application and requested permission for substituted service. A five-member panel led by Justice Pwamang granted the request.
The court ordered that service be carried out by posting the documents at the respondent’s residence in Kpandai, on the notice boards of the Tamale High Court and the Kpandai District Court, and by sending the processes via WhatsApp to a verified phone number. Service will be deemed complete after seven days.
The Supreme Court also instructed the EC, represented by Justin Amenuvor, to suspend all arrangements for the election until the case is fully heard and determined. The matter has been adjourned to January 13, 2026.
The case arises from an election petition that led to the annulment of Nyindam’s victory. The applicant argues that the High Court lacked jurisdiction because the petition was filed beyond the 21-day constitutional deadline. He maintains that while the results were gazetted on December 24, 2024, the petition was filed on January 25, 2025, making it time-barred.
The Supreme Court’s directive maintains the current situation as it reviews the legality of the High Court’s decision.
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