The Supreme Court
The Supreme Court will today, Friday, December 27, hear a judicial review application filed by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), challenging a High Court directive for the Electoral Commission (EC) to re-collate parliamentary election results in nine disputed constituencies.
This legal battle stems from a December 20 High Court ruling that granted a mandamus application filed by New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidates, compelling the EC to verify and re-collate results in the contested areas. According to the court, the EC was obligated to fulfil its constitutional duty in ensuring transparency and accuracy in the electoral process.
So far, the EC has re-collated results in seven of the nine constituencies, with Dome/Kwabenya and Ablekuma North still outstanding. However, the NDC has vehemently opposed the High Court's ruling and the ongoing re-collation process, calling it unlawful and procedurally flawed. The party argues that the High Court overstepped its jurisdiction, undermining fairness and the integrity of the electoral system.
This case has attracted widespread attention, as the Supreme Court’s verdict could establish a critical precedent for addressing electoral disputes in Ghana. Political analysts and stakeholders across the country are closely following developments, given the potential implications for Ghana's electoral framework.
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