Patrick Boakye-Yiadom of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has retained his position as Member of Parliament for Obuasi East following a closely monitored recount and re-collation process.
The Electoral Commission declared the final results after resolving discrepancies identified during the initial collation, a move that drew significant attention from political stakeholders and election observers.
Final Results
- Patrick Boakye-Yiadom (NPP): 18,558 votes
- Samuel Aboagye (NDC): 18,539 votes
- Adjei Owusu Afriyie (Independent): 424 votes
Reason for Recount
The recount was necessitated by irregularities flagged during the initial collation process. Both the NPP and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) called for greater transparency, prompting the Electoral Commission to initiate the recount at its Greater Accra Regional Office.
Conducted under strict security measures, the recount drew the attention of party representatives, election observers, and residents of Obuasi East. Security personnel ensured the process was orderly and credible.
Boakye-Yiadom’s narrow 19-vote victory underscores the competitive political landscape in the constituency.
The result secures the NPP’s hold on the seat but highlights the NDC’s growing influence in the area.
Speaking after the declaration, Boakye-Yiadom expressed gratitude to his supporters and pledged to continue his work in Parliament.
The NDC’s Samuel Aboagye acknowledged the outcome but hinted at potential legal action to address unresolved concerns about the process.
The recount in Obuasi East is part of a series of recollations ordered by the courts in constituencies with disputed results.
The Electoral Commission has emphasised its commitment to ensuring transparency and fairness as it addresses outstanding issues.
This outcome adds to the ongoing narrative of tightly contested parliamentary races across Ghana, reinforcing the importance of due diligence in the electoral process.