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The Minority in Parliament has welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the Tamale High Court ruling that annulled the Kpandai parliamentary election, calling it a significant victory for the rule of law and the people of Kpandai.
In a statement on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, the Minority noted that the apex court’s ruling restores Matthew Nyindam as the duly elected Member of Parliament, reinforcing the principle that electoral disputes must adhere to constitutional timelines and judicial procedures.
The Supreme Court, in a 4–1 decision, ruled that the Tamale High Court lacked jurisdiction to nullify the election because the petition was filed beyond the statutory 21-day period. The High Court had previously ordered a rerun of the election, but the Supreme Court halted these plans, allowing Nyindam to retain his seat.
The Minority criticised Parliament for prematurely declaring the Kpandai seat vacant and initiating the rerun while appeals were pending. They cited precedents involving Dan Abodakpi, Adamu Dramani Sakande, Kwame Nyimakan, and James Gyakye Quayson, noting that past practice had been to wait for final court rulings before vacating seats.
The group urged Parliament to immediately withdraw any administrative notices suggesting the Kpandai seat was vacant and to conduct an internal review to prevent similar errors in the future.
“The people of Kpandai have an MP who was duly elected on December 7, 2024, and now duly affirmed by the Supreme Court. Their rights to representation have been restored,” the Minority said.
They further stressed that disagreements with judicial decisions should be expressed through lawful means, including academic debate, reasoned critique, or structured Supreme Court review, rather than attempts to alter parliamentary composition prematurely.
The Minority also expressed gratitude to the Supreme Court and Nyindam’s legal team for upholding constitutional processes and the will of the people.
