The New Patriotic Party is likely to head to the courts
over what it alleges are gross irregularities in the results of the
2012 elections.
A member of the Communications team of the party John Boadu
gave the hint in a discussion on Multi-TV and Joy FM,
Monday.
He said the leader of the party Nana Akufo-Addo, an astute
politician will not head to court if he had no credible evidence to
support his claim.
The party is reeling under a painful election defeat and is
accusing the ruling party of widespread rigging.
The party had petitioned the EC chairman to withhold the
declaration of the results until their concerns are addressed but
the EC Chair, Dr. Kwadwo Afari Gyan went ahead with the
declaration, Sunday evening in line with his promise of declaring
the election results within 48 hours after polls.
The only democratic option available to the NPP is the courts
and John Boadu believes the party will take advantage of this
option.
Even though, he did not mention the exact constituencies, the
deputy Communications director said they have evidence to show that
in ten constituencies a total 53,000 votes were added to that of
the NDC candidate.
He said the National Executive Council of the party will be
meeting, Tuesday to take a decision on the next line of
action.
He advised supporters to remain calm and not indulge in any
acts of violence.
“We will take all means legal to ensure credibility is
brought to the figures in the election results,” he
assured.
