EC to re-run Council of State elections in Ashanti, North East regions on February 17

State elections in the North East and Ashanti Regions, scheduled for Monday, February 17, 2025.

The decision comes in response to unresolved outcomes in both regions, necessitating fresh polls to determine the representatives.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the EC clarified that the election in the North East Region will be rerun due to a tie between two candidates, each securing six votes.

The commission emphasized that under electoral regulations, a clear winner must be determined, making a rerun inevitable.

Meanwhile, the situation in the Ashanti Region took a dramatic turn when chaos erupted during the counting of ballots.

The tension escalated to the point that electoral officers were forced to halt the process before an official winner could be declared.

Although details of the disturbances remain unclear, eyewitness reports suggest disagreements among party representatives and electoral officials over disputed ballots.

The EC has since confirmed that the rerun will ensure transparency and fairness in selecting the region’s representative.