Kpandai Election: Supreme Court Verdict Upholds Matthew Nyindam’s Win, Minority Hails Rule of Law

The Minority in Parliament has applauded the Supreme Court’s ruling overturning the Tamale High Court’s annulment of the Kpandai parliamentary election, describing it as a significant affirmation of the rule of law and a win for the residents of Kpandai.

In a statement released on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, the Minority emphasized that the apex court’s decision reinstates Matthew Nyindam as the legitimately elected Member of Parliament and reinforces the principle that electoral outcomes and parliamentary representation must adhere to constitutional timelines and judicial procedures.

The Supreme Court delivered a 4–1 verdict, determining that the Tamale High Court had no jurisdiction to nullify the election because the petition challenging the results was filed beyond the statutory 21-day window. While the High Court had previously ordered a rerun and informed the Electoral Commission, the Supreme Court’s ruling halted these actions, allowing Nyindam to retain his parliamentary seat.

The Minority criticized Parliament for prematurely declaring the Kpandai seat vacant and initiating preparations for a rerun while legal appeals were still pending. They referenced past precedents, including cases involving Dan Abodakpi, Adamu Dramani Sakande, Kwame Nyimakan, and James Gyakye Quayson, where Parliament waited for final court rulings before declaring seats vacant.

They urged Parliament to immediately revoke any administrative notices indicating the Kpandai seat was empty and to conduct an internal review to prevent similar procedural missteps in the future.

“The people of Kpandai have an MP duly elected on December 7, 2024, now reaffirmed by the Supreme Court. Their right to representation has been fully restored,” the Minority stated.

The group also highlighted that disagreements with judicial decisions should be addressed through lawful means such as academic discussion, reasoned critique, or structured Supreme Court processes, rather than through attempts to prematurely alter parliamentary composition.

Finally, the Minority expressed gratitude to the Supreme Court and Nyindam’s legal team for their pivotal role in safeguarding constitutional processes and the democratic will of the people.