A Deputy Attorney-General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, says one cannot seek election petition reliefs in a human rights’ action.
Speaking to the Media after the Supreme Court had quashed an injunction against John Peter Amewu, Member of Parliament Elect for Hohoe, Mr Dame said it was unjustified to have commenced an election petition and characterized same as a human rights issue.
“We are very grateful to the court. We are happy that justice has been served. From the onset, our contention was that the action filed at the High Court was incompetent and totally out of order.”
Speaking about some misconception and perceptions over the A-G’s intervention in the matter, Mr Dame said the state was sued and made a party in the case.
“Once you have been sued in a matter, you reserve the right to take any action available to you according to law hence our decision to file the action at the Supreme Court to quash the Ho High Court decision on December 23, 2020, in accordance with the law,” he added.
On Santrokofi, Akpafu, Likpe and Lolobi (SALL) being placed under Buem, Mr Dame noted that the people of SALL are not part of Hohoe.
He said the Electoral Commission should take steps to organize election again at Buem, noting that the High Court could take care of that issue as certain people had already taken legal action in that respect. The people of Buem were unable to vote for their parliamentary candidate at the just-ended election.
Latest Stories
-
It’s your worst history as President that Ghanaians will vote against in 2024 poll – Nii Lante to Akufo-Addo
19 mins -
BoG denies plans for Cybersecurity Levy on banking transactions
21 mins -
Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee issues ultimatum to AMA auditor over unaccounted cash
32 mins -
Building a credible register not EC’s responsibility alone – Haruna Mohammed
36 mins -
Attorney General requests live coverage of anti-LGBTQ+ Bill proceedings
38 mins -
5 painfully brutal truths about being a married man’s mistress
48 mins -
Kwame Sowu: Turning Departure of Foreign Enterprises into Local Opportunities
50 mins -
We didn’t clear Cecilia Dapaah; we gave EOCO platinum information – OSP
51 mins -
5 signs you’re leaving survival mode
2 hours -
We may extend the registration if necessary – EC
2 hours -
One tiny thing you can do every single day to vastly improve your relationship
4 hours -
EC promises smoother operation from May 8 despite internet challenges on Day 1
4 hours -
UBA gross earnings rise by 143% year-on-year as profit hits $1.06bn
5 hours -
World Public Relations Day Festival 2024 puts spotlight on AI, sustainability PR
5 hours -
Actress Gloria Sarfo recounts embarrassing moment with taxi driver
6 hours