Matthew Nyindam has retained his seat as MP for Kpandai
Member of Parliament for Kpandai, Matthew Nyindam, has expressed gratitude to the Supreme Court after it overturned a High Court order that sought a rerun of the parliamentary election in the constituency.
Speaking after the apex court’s decision on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, Nyindam said the ruling had reaffirmed the choice of the people of Kpandai and brought relief to both him and his supporters.
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“I also use this opportunity to thank the Supreme Court judges for the ruling because it’s clear that the people wanted to change the will of the people of Kpandai but the Supreme Court has affirmed the will of the people and I’m most grateful to them,” he said.
The Kpandai MP also acknowledged the support of his political party at all levels, describing the backing he received as instrumental throughout the legal process.
“I also want to thank the party from the head to the bottom, that is national, regional, and the constituency, for the support they’ve given me and the people of Kpandai,” he disclosed.
According to Nyindam, the ruling has been warmly received by residents of the constituency, who are relieved that the legal uncertainty surrounding their parliamentary representation has come to an end.
“I’m sure that when you are in Kpandai today, you will see the joy of the people because they voted for me and they expected me to serve them for the four years,” he added.
The apex court, by a majority decision (4–1) quashed the ruling of the High Court in Tamale, which nullified the parliamentary election results for the Kpandai Constituency.
It held that the Tamale High Court lacked jurisdiction to hear the election petition filed by the defeated NDC parliamentary candidate, as the petition was presented outside the mandatory statutory time limit.
This followed a judicial review application filed by Lawyer Gary Nimako, Director of Legal Affairs of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Consequently, the proposed parliamentary election rerun in Kpandai will not take place.
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The Supreme Court’s decision effectively upholds the election of the NPP’s Matthew Nyindam as the duly elected Member of Parliament for Kpandai.
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