The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has filed a notice of appeal at the Court of Appeal, challenging the Accra High Court’s ruling on the mandamus applications brought by the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Apexnewsgh reports
This move comes after the High Court ordered the Electoral Commission (EC) to finalize the collation of results in four disputed constituencies: Tema Central, Ablekuma North, Okaikwei Central, and Techiman South.
The High Court’s ruling, issued on January 4, 2025, directed the EC to complete the collation process by January 6, 2025.
The court’s decision was based on mandamus applications filed by NPP candidates in these constituencies, who sought to compel the EC to finalize the collation process.
Justice Forson Agyapong, who presided over the case, outlined the legal requirements for granting mandamus applications. He emphasized that applicants must demonstrate a lack or excess of jurisdiction, an error of law, failure to follow natural justice, or failure to perform a public duty.
The NDC has expressed dissatisfaction with the High Court’s orders and their implications for the disputed constituencies.
The party’s appeal challenges the court’s decisions issued on both January 1 and January 4, 2025. According to Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, lead counsel for the NDC, the party anticipated the court’s decision and was prepared to file an appeal.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
