A heavy security presence was observed at the Supreme Court on Friday, December 27, ahead of the hearing of a lawsuit filed by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) challenging a High Court ruling regarding disputed parliamentary election results in nine constituencies.
The NDC is contesting a December 22 ruling by the High Court that directed the Electoral Commission (EC) to re-collate election results in the disputed areas.
The ruling followed a mandamus application filed by parliamentary candidates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the affected constituencies.
In its decision, the High Court ordered the EC to fulfill its constitutional obligation of verifying and re-collating the results in line with due process.
The EC has since complied with the directive in seven of the nine constituencies, completing the re-collation process. However, results for Dome/Kwabenya and Ablekuma North remain pending.
The case has drawn significant political attention, with both the NDC and NPP closely monitoring proceedings at the Supreme Court.
Legal experts suggest that the outcome of the case could have far-reaching implications for Ghana’s electoral processes and parliamentary representation.
The Supreme Court’s decision on the matter is expected to clarify the legal framework surrounding electoral disputes and strengthen confidence in Ghana’s democratic institutions.
Meanwhile, supporters of both political parties have been urged to remain calm and allow the judicial process to take its course.
Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith
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