The upcoming Mfantseman Constituency Executive Elections of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have been thrown into uncertainty after a party member filed an application at the High Court seeking to halt the polls over alleged irregularities in the electoral process.
The plaintiff (Stephen Ato Sam), described in the court documents as a registered member in good standing of the NPP within the Mfantseman Constituency, argues that he is entitled to participate in and ensure the conduct of free, fair, transparent, and credible constituency executive elections.
According to the application, Mr Ato Sam contends that the defendants are preparing to conduct the constituency executive election “in a manner that is unfair, irregular, and inconsistent with the principles of transparency and natural justice.”
Alleged Omissions from Voters’ Album
The plaintiff claims that after the official voters’ album for the constituency election was released, it became apparent that the names of several delegates who were duly qualified and entitled to vote had allegedly been omitted or removed from the register without prior notice, explanation, or lawful justification.
The application argues that the alleged omission of these delegates has unlawfully disenfranchised them and significantly undermined the accuracy, credibility, and integrity of the voters’ album intended for use in the election.
According to the plaintiff, repeated requests for the electoral register to be corrected before the election were not acted upon. The application further alleges that despite the concerns raised, the defendants intend to proceed with the election using the disputed voters’ album.
Mr Stephen Ato Sam maintains that until the register is properly corrected, inspected, and verified, the election cannot be regarded as free, fair, transparent, or credible.
Objection to Proposed Election Venue
The court filing also challenges the selection of Manna Height Hotel as the venue for the constituency executive election.
According to the plaintiff, the hotel is not an appropriate location for an election that requires openness, transparency, public confidence, and equal access for delegates, contestants, accredited observers, and other stakeholders.
The application argues that the choice of venue has created apprehension among party stakeholders over issues of neutrality, accessibility, transparency, and public confidence in the electoral process.
The plaintiff further avers that there are more suitable public venues within the Mfantseman Constituency, including Jubilee Park, Victoria Park or any other appropriate public facility, which would better promote openness, fairness, transparency, and equal accessibility for all participants.
Relief Sought
The plaintiff is asking the court to restrain the defendants from proceeding with the constituency executive election until the alleged irregularities in the voters’ album have been addressed and a suitable venue selected.
According to the application, allowing the election to proceed with the disputed register and the proposed venue would cause irreparable prejudice to the plaintiff and other eligible delegates while undermining the credibility and legitimacy of the electoral process.
The application was filed by Baah Chambers, Left Wing, RM51/52, 2nd Floor, UCC Credit Union Building Complex, Pedu Junction, adjacent CEDECOM, Cape Coast, and is dated July 9, 2026.
As of the time of publication, the defendants and the Mfantseman Constituency leadership of the NPP had not publicly responded to the allegations contained in the court application.
