The Minority in Parliament has welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the Tamale High Court ruling that annulled the Kpandai parliamentary election, describing it as a decisive victory for the rule of law and the residents of Kpandai.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, the Minority highlighted that the apex court’s judgment restores Matthew Nyindam as the duly elected Member of Parliament and underscores the constitutional principle that elections and parliamentary representation must adhere to legal timelines and judicial hierarchy.
The Supreme Court delivered its decision by a four to one majority, ruling that the Tamale High Court lacked jurisdiction to nullify the election because the petition challenging the results was filed beyond the statutory twenty-one-day window. The High Court had previously ordered a rerun and notified the Electoral Commission, but the Supreme Court’s verdict halted those plans, allowing Nyindam to retain his parliamentary seat.
The Minority criticised Parliament for prematurely declaring the Kpandai seat vacant and initiating preparations for a rerun while appeals were still pending. They observed that previous parliamentary practices, including cases involving Dan Abodakpi, Adamu Dramani Sakande, Kwame Nyimakan, and James Gyakye Quayson, demonstrated restraint, with seats only declared vacant after final judicial determination.
The group called on Parliament to immediately withdraw any administrative notices suggesting the Kpandai seat was vacant and to conduct an internal review to prevent similar procedural errors in the future. They emphasised that the people of Kpandai now have an MP who was legitimately elected on December 7, 2024, and whose position has been formally affirmed by the Supreme Court, thereby restoring their right to proper representation.
The Minority further stressed that any disagreements with judicial decisions should be addressed through lawful channels, such as reasoned debate, academic analysis, or structured appeals to the Supreme Court, rather than by prematurely altering parliamentary composition.
Finally, they expressed appreciation to the Supreme Court and the legal team representing Nyindam, describing their efforts as instrumental in safeguarding constitutional processes and upholding the will of the electorate.
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source: Citinewsroom
