Kpandai MP, Mathew Nyindam, resumed his duties in Parliament on Tuesday, February 3, after the Supreme Court overturned a lower court decision that had stripped him of his seat.
Mr Nyindam rejoined fellow lawmakers as the House reconvened for the second session of Parliament, bringing to an end months of uncertainty surrounding his mandate.
His return follows a ruling delivered on January 28, in which the Supreme Court set aside a judgment by the Tamale High Court that had annulled his election and directed the Electoral Commission to conduct a rerun in the Kpandai Constituency of the Northern Region.
In a 4–1 majority decision, the apex court granted an application for certiorari filed by Mr Nyindam, concluding that the High Court acted beyond its jurisdiction in nullifying the parliamentary election. Justices Yonny Kulendi, Amadu Tanko, Samuel Asiedu and Henry Kwofie formed the majority.
Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, who presided as President of the panel, dissented. The Supreme Court is expected to publish its full reasons for the decision on February 6, 2026.
The ruling effectively brought to a halt preparations by the Electoral Commission for a rerun, paving the way for Mr Nyindam to reclaim his seat in Parliament.
During Tuesday’s sitting, the Kpandai MP joined colleagues in paying tribute to the late Member of Parliament for Ayawaso East, Nasser Toure Mahama. Mr Nyindam described the deceased lawmaker as a unifying figure who rose above partisanship.
“Alhaji was not excessively partisan; he treated everyone as a brother,” he said. “He was not loud and did not speak often, but when he did, his words carried wisdom. He was calm, gentle and affable.”
The legal tussle dates back to November 24, 2025, when the Tamale High Court annulled Mr Nyindam’s election and ordered a fresh poll to be held within 30 days. Following that decision, Parliament officially declared the seat vacant.
In a letter dated December 4, 2025, the Clerk to Parliament, Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, notified the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Jean Mensa, that the court ruling required a rerun election.
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