A bold move has been made by Daniel Nsala Wakpal, the National Democratic Congress' (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for Kpandai, as he takes on the Electoral Commission (EC) Chair, Jean Mensa. Wakpal has filed a motion at the Tamale High Court, seeking to hold Mensa accountable for contempt of court. But here's where it gets controversial...
The court documents, filed by Wakpal's legal team, allege that Mensa has failed to comply with a High Court order issued on November 24, 2025. This order directed the EC to conduct a new parliamentary election in Kpandai within 30 days. Despite being officially served with the order on November 25, 2025, Mensa has shown no signs of implementing the directive, according to Wakpal's affidavit.
"It is clear that she has no intention to abide by the court order," the affidavit states, adding that willful disobedience of a lawful court directive is a serious matter. Wakpal argues that Mensa's conduct not only interferes with the administration of justice but also demonstrates an "obvious disregard" for the court's ruling.
The motion seeks to have Mensa convicted for contempt, a move that could have significant implications for the EC and the upcoming elections.
On November 24, 2025, Justice Emmanuel Brew Plange ruled in favor of Wakpal's petition challenging the results of the 2024 parliamentary election. The petition highlighted alleged irregularities during voting and result collation at 41 polling stations, which Wakpal argued compromised the integrity of the final outcome.
Wakpal, a former MP in the eighth parliament, claimed that the December 7, 2024, election breached regulations, specifically Regulations 39 and 43 of the Public Elections Regulations, 2020 (CI 127). He sought to annul the disputed polling station results and have a fresh election conducted.
The court upheld his petition, nullifying the contested results and declaring the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) Matthew Nyindam's victory invalid. This ruling has sparked a legal battle, with Wakpal now seeking to hold Mensa accountable for her alleged failure to comply with the court's directive.
So, what does this mean for the future of elections in Ghana? Will Mensa be held accountable, and what impact could this have on the EC's credibility? These are questions that remain to be answered.
And this is the part most people miss: the potential for a controversial interpretation. Some may argue that Mensa's actions are a result of a complex political landscape, and that holding her accountable could have unintended consequences. What do you think? Should Mensa face the consequences, or is there a larger issue at play here? We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments!
