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The political fate of the Kpandai constituency remains uncertain after the Supreme Court adjourned its ruling on a key legal challenge to January 28, 2026.
A five-member panel of the apex court, chaired by Justice Gabriel Pwamang, announced the new date after listening to arguments from all parties. The panel comprises Justices Pwamang (Presiding), Amadu Tanko, Yoni Kulendi, Asiedu and Kwoffie.
Gary Nimako Marfo represented the applicant, while Mrs. Sika Abla Addo appeared for the first respondent, Daniel Nsala Wakpal. The Electoral Commission was represented by Justice Amenuvor.
The hearing attracted a strong turnout of senior officials from both the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC), alongside several Members of Parliament who attended in solidarity, as the parliamentary seat of Matthew Nyindam, the NPP MP for Kpandai, remains under threat.
At the centre of the case is a certiorari application filed by Mr Nyindam challenging a November 2025 decision of the Tamale High Court, which nullified his victory in the 2024 parliamentary election and ordered a fresh poll within 30 days.
Mr Nyindam’s lawyers argued that the election petition filed by Mr Wakpal was out of time, having been submitted 32 days after the results were gazetted, contrary to the 21-day constitutional deadline. They maintained that the High Court therefore lacked the jurisdiction to entertain the matter or annul the election.
The controversy began after the Tamale High Court, presided over by Justice Emmanuel Plange Brew, upheld allegations of widespread irregularities at about 41 polling stations, which the court said were sufficient to affect the final results. Mr Nyindam had been declared winner with 27,647 votes (53.47%), while Mr Wakpal polled 24,213 votes (46.33%).
Following the ruling, the Electoral Commission scheduled a rerun for December 30, 2025, but the Supreme Court issued a stay of execution on December 16, 2025, suspending all electoral processes pending its determination.
Reacting to the adjournment, South Dayi MP and Majority Chief Whip, Rockson Nelson Dafeamakpor, said the NDC remains confident of victory.
