A former Chairperson of the Electoral Commission Dr Kwadwo Afari-Gyan says the judiciary must sift through election petitions and introduce punitive actions against persons who bring frivolous cases. Dr Kwadwo Afari Gyan described some election petitions as improbable, and the courts should be able to determine which ones have no chance of success. Addressing the […]
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I went to court to prevent violence – Mahama
Former President John Dramani Mahama has stated that he filed the election petition at the Supreme Court to calm the charged political atmosphere to avoid electoral violence. The petition, he said, was also to test the legal right of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). “The atmosphere was quite charged, a few of our people […]
Supreme Court sets out 5 issues for determination in 2020 presidential election petition
The Supreme Court has set out five issues for determination in the 2020 presidential election petition filed by the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr John Dramani Mahama. A determination of the five issues by the court will enable the court come to a conclusion as to whether or not the petition […]
Prez Akufo-Addo announces spokespersons for Election Petition
The legal team defending President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in the Presidential Election Petition filed by the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama has announced a five-member team of spokespersons. The spokespersons which include the former Minister of Information and MP for Ofoase Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah have been designated by […]