Minority hails Supreme Court ruling on Kpandai election as victory for rule of law

The Minority in Parliament has welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to set aside the Tamale High Court ruling that nullified the Kpandai parliamentary election, describing it as a significant victory for the rule of law and the people of Kpandai.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, the Minority said the ruling restores Matthew Nyindam as the legitimately elected Member of Parliament and reaffirms the principle that electoral disputes must comply with constitutional timelines and respect judicial hierarchy.

The Supreme Court, in a 4–1 majority decision, held that the Tamale High Court lacked jurisdiction to annul the election because the petition was filed outside the legally mandated 21-day period. The apex court therefore overturned the High Court’s order for a rerun and stopped the Electoral Commission from proceeding with fresh polls, allowing Mr Nyindam to retain his seat.

The Minority also criticised Parliament for prematurely declaring the Kpandai seat vacant and initiating steps toward a rerun while legal processes were still ongoing. It cited past parliamentary precedents, including cases involving Dan Abodakpi, Adamu Dramani Sakande, Kwame Nyimakan and James Gyakye Quayson, where restraint was exercised until final court rulings were delivered.

The group called on Parliament to immediately withdraw any administrative notices suggesting the seat was vacant and to undertake an internal review to prevent similar lapses in the future.

“The people of Kpandai have an MP who was duly elected on December 7, 2024, and whose mandate has now been affirmed by the Supreme Court. Their right to representation has been restored,” the statement said.

The Minority further stressed that disagreements with court decisions should be pursued through lawful means such as academic debate, reasoned criticism or structured legal review, rather than premature actions that could alter parliamentary composition.

It also expressed appreciation to the Supreme Court and the legal team representing Mr Nyindam for their role in upholding constitutional processes and the will of the electorate.