The Electoral Commission's (EC) decision to rerun parliamentary elections in 19 polling stations within the Ablekuma North Constituency has triggered sharp political tensions, with accusations and finger-pointing flying in Parliament and on national TV.
During a heated parliamentary session on Thursday, July 4, members of the Minority accused the Jean Mensa-led Electoral Commission of attempting to unfairly tilt the scales in favour of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC).
One MP voiced his frustrations on the floor of Parliament: "We woke up to a surprise announcement by the Electoral Commission that there will be elections on July 11.
They are dealing with issues of their own integrity… What has changed?
