The Supreme Court has suspended the parliamentary rerun in the Kpandai Constituency, a move welcomed by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as a critical step to preserve judicial integrity.
The rerun, previously scheduled for December 30, has been placed on hold pending the resolution of a legal challenge by former NPP MP Matthew Nyindam, who is contesting the annulment of the constituency’s 2024 election results.
The court has adjourned the substantive case to January 13, 2026.
In its ruling on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, a five-member Supreme Court panel held that Nyindam had established a prima facie case warranting a review.
The panel, presided over by Justice Pwamang and including Justices Kulendi, Tanko, Samuel Asiedu, and Henry Kwofie, also granted a request for substituted service after the court heard that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate had not been formally served.
In a notable procedural step, the court approved the request for substituted service to notify the NDC parliamentary candidate, the first interested party in the case.
Notices will be delivered via the candidate’s WhatsApp, the Supreme Court notice board, and the candidate’s residence in Kpandai.
With the suspension now in effect, the Kpandai parliamentary seat will remain vacant until the court determines whether to uphold the original election or order a fresh contest.
