Disqualified Presidential candidate seeks court injunction to halt ballot printing

Accra, Ghana -  October 16, 2024 - Samuel Apea-Danquah, leader of the Yellow Ghana movement, has taken a bold step by filing for an interlocutory injunction to stop the Electoral Commission (EC) from printing ballot papers and notices of poll for the upcoming December 7 general elections.

Apea-Danquah's lawyer, Martin Kpebu, argues that the EC's decision to disqualify his client from the presidential elections without providing specific grounds or a fair hearing is a blatant breach of his fundamental rights. 

This move comes after Apea-Danquah was disqualified alongside 11 other candidates, including Bernard Mornah of the People's National Convention (PNC) and Janet Nabla of the People's National Party (PNP).

The applicant is seeking a declaration that the disqualification is illegal, citing contraventions of several articles in the 1992 Constitution and Regulation 9 of the Public Elections Regulations, 2020 (C.I.127). Apea-Danquah has consistently maintained that the EC's decision was based on lies.

Background on the Disqualification

Apea-Danquah's disqualification, along with 11 other candidates, has sparked controversy and raised questions about the fairness of the electoral process. The EC's decision has been criticized for lacking transparency and failing to provide adequate reasoning for the disqualifications.

If granted, the injunction could halt the electoral process, potentially delaying the elections. This could have significant implications for the country's political landscape and the candidates involved.

Source: Lead News Online