Supreme Court Gives NDC 7 More Days to Respond to EC in Election Dispute

Accra, Ghana - 03 April, 2025 - Ghana's Supreme Court has granted the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and its parliamentary candidates a seven-day extension to respond to the Electoral Commission's (EC) reply in a contentious election dispute.

The case revolves around the NDC's challenge to the EC's handling of the 2024 election results in four constituencies: Okaikwei North, Ablekuma North, Tema Central, and Techiman South. The NDC argues that the EC's actions were unlawful, prompting the Supreme Court to intervene.

Previously, the High Court in Accra had ordered the EC to collate and declare results in the affected areas. While the EC has announced results for three constituencies, the outcome in Ablekuma North remains pending.

The NDC candidates initially faced difficulties serving court documents to their New Patriotic Party (NPP) counterparts, but the Supreme Court allowed substituted service to ensure due process.

During Thursday's hearing, the EC's lawyer, Justin Amenuvor, opposed the NDC's request for an extension, citing the expired seven-day deadline for responses. Nonetheless, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the NDC, granting the additional time to file their response.

Source: Lead News Online