The Court of Appeal sitting in Koforidua has granted an interlocutory injunction requested by Professor Margaret Kweku and representatives from the SALL traditional areas, restraining John Peter Amewu, the former Member of Parliament (MP) for Hohoe, from presenting himself as such in the 8th Parliament of the Fourth Republic. Apexnewsgh reports
The court’s ruling not only prevents Mr. Amewu from claiming his former title but also orders the Speaker of Parliament to refrain from processing or distributing any entitlements to him as a former MP while the appeal is under consideration.
This case stems from a prior ruling by the Ho High Court, which, on July 29, 2024, dismissed an election petition challenging Mr. Amewu’s election, citing a lack of jurisdiction. Following this decision, a Notice of Appeal was filed on July 31, 2024, contesting the High Court’s ruling.
On December 23, 2024, an application for the interlocutory injunction was presented to the Court of Appeal. During the proceedings, Mr. Tsatsu Tsikata, representing the petitioners, insisted that in the interest of justice, the Speaker of Parliament should not disburse any entitlements to Mr. Amewu while the appeal is pending.
In response, counsel for Mr. Amewu contended that his client had acted appropriately, suggesting that any misdirection regarding the election should be attributed to the Electoral Commission, which he referred to as the second respondent in the case.
After deliberation, the three-member panel, led by Justice Bright Mensah and including Justices Noble Nkrumah and Hasata Amaleboba, found the petitioners’ application to be meritorious.
This court ruling marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing legal disputes surrounding the Hohoe constituency, as both sides await further developments in the appeal.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
