Audio By Carbonatix
The Supreme Court has, by a unanimous decision, dismissed a case brought against the Electoral Commission (EC) challenging the constitutionality of its move to create 45 new constituencies.
The Plaintiff, Greater Accra Bar President Frank Davies, argued that CI 78 cannot come into effect until the next dissolution of Parliament.
He therefore asked the Court to prevent the EC from including the new constituencies' races on the 2012 ballot.
However, the Judges were of the view that his position was misconceived.
Play the attached audio to listen to Nana Asante Bediatuo explains his client's position
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Nzema East launches Responsible Cooperative Mining Programme to tackle environmental destruction
6 minutes -
Ghana included in WHO lead-testing programme as questions remain over local exposure risks
14 minutes -
2026 Amputee World Cup: We will win the trophy – Samson Deen
23 minutes -
Controller and Accountant-General pays promotion arrears to 56,003 GES teachers ahead of deadline
23 minutes -
2026 Amputee World Cup: We want to make the continent proud – Black Challenge coach
27 minutes -
International Day of the Girl: Central Region Education Directorate calls for action to tackle child marriage, teenage pregnancy
33 minutes -
The Eyes of Ghana: iShowSpeed joins Obamas as producers of Chris Hesse documentary
44 minutes -
FirstBank Ghana pledges action on customer feedback at service week forum
1 hour -
Sahara Group urges journalists to look beyond fuel prices in energy reporting
1 hour -
Today’s front pages: Friday, October 16, 2026
1 hour -
Ashanti Region: ECG urges customer cooperation with franchise officers
2 hours -
Ghana’s research fund faces a test of turning funding promises into scientific breakthroughs
2 hours -
Dîner en Blanc Accra returns on December 28 for second edition
2 hours -
20% digital tax: Government hiding behind technicalities to cheat Ghanaians – Dr Boako
3 hours -
David Selassie Anthony declares bid for NDC Deputy National Organiser
3 hours