Recently, Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, the Member of Parliament for Effutu, faced criticism from Ghanaians after he urged the Electoral Commission (EC) to annul certain parliamentary results, claiming they were declared unlawfully. During a press conference on December 11, 2024, Afenyo-Markin expressed his concerns that the results were not accurately collated and thus illegal.
His call for the EC to reverse these declarations sparked a wave of reactions on social media. Many netizens suggested that rather than asking the EC to revoke the results, he should take the matter to court. Comments flooded in, with some users sarcastically advising him to “take your pink sheets to the Supreme Court,” highlighting the notion that electoral disputes should be settled through proper legal channels.
The response from the public reflected a mix of mockery and serious advice. Some users pointed out that elections are ultimately determined at the polling stations, while others questioned why Afenyo-Markin had not pursued legal action if he believed the results were indeed flawed. Given that he lost his position as Majority Leader following the NDC’s significant electoral win, many speculated that he was trying to overturn results to shift the parliamentary balance.
The online discussions included humorous jabs, with users suggesting that the EC lacks the authority to annul election results, emphasizing that such authority lies with the courts. Afenyo-Markin’s comments and the subsequent reactions demonstrate the vibrant political discourse in Ghana, where citizens actively engage in discussions about electoral integrity and the responsibilities of their leaders.
Read some tweets by netizens
