The Parliamentary Service has officially notified the Electoral Commission (EC) of a vacancy in the Kpandai Constituency seat, following a court ruling that mandates a re-election for the area’s parliamentary seat in 2024.
Dated December 4, 2025, the notification marks the beginning of the official process to organize a re-run election to fill the vacant position. The outcome of this re-run is vital for ensuring proper representation for the people of Kpandai.
The letter, addressed to EC Chairperson Mrs. Jean Mensa and signed by Mr. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, Clerk to Parliament, was issued under the authority granted by Article 112(5) of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution, as amended. This action responds directly to the High Court’s order issued in Tamale on November 24, 2025, which called for a new election following findings of irregularities during the previous poll.
The notification serves as a formal declaration of the vacancy, resulting from the court’s ruling in Suit Number: NR/TL/HC/E13/22/25. Under Article 112(5), the Clerk to Parliament is legally obliged to inform the EC of such vacancies, which then triggers the process for a re-election within 90 days, unless the vacancy occurs within three months of Parliament’s dissolution.
With this notification issued in early December, the Electoral Commission is now tasked with organizing the re-run election by early March 2026.
Kpandai, located in Ghana’s Northern Region, has become the focus of national attention due to the legal and political developments surrounding the 2024 elections. The court’s decision indicates that significant irregularities or legal issues invalidated the previous results, necessitating a fresh poll.
This upcoming election will be crucial for the constituents of Kpandai, offering them a renewed opportunity to choose their representative and restore their voice in Parliament. The re-run is expected to attract considerable attention and resources from major political parties, given its potential to influence the balance of power in the national legislature.
The Electoral Commission is anticipated to soon announce the election timetable, including nomination deadlines and the specific date for the re-run, in the coming weeks.
