Supreme Court to Decide NDC’s Challenge to Parliamentary Collation Order on January 23
NDC seeks to overturn High Court ruling on disputed parliamentary results collation
- The NDC is challenging a High Court order directing the EC to finalize parliamentary results
- The case centers around the collation of results for four constituencies
- The Supreme Court hearing on January 23 will determine the legality of the High Court’s ruling
The Supreme Court is set to hear the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) case on Thursday, January 23, as the party seeks to overturn a High Court order compelling the Electoral Commission (EC) to collate and declare parliamentary results for four constituencies.
The High Court, on January 4, granted a mandamus application by the New Patriotic Party (NPP), directing the EC to finalize and announce results for Okaikwei Central, Tema Central, Techiman South, and Ablekuma North. The ruling came amidst ongoing disputes over the legitimacy of the collation process.
Dr. Rashid Tanko-Computer, Deputy Director of Elections and IT for the NDC, disclosed that an earlier NDC motion to stay the collation process was adjourned indefinitely due to improper service on the NPP candidates.
He noted, “The judge indicated that the NPP candidates were not properly served, so the matter was adjourned until they are.”
Dr. Tanko-Computer further highlighted the party’s certiorari application, scheduled for January 23, stating, “We believe the High Court’s decision permits an illegal process. On the 23rd, we will present our case to the Supreme Court to seek justice.”
This hearing is set to be a significant legal battle over Ghana’s electoral process.
