The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has filed an injunction at an Accra High Court to stop the Electoral Commission (EC) from printing parliamentary ballot papers and notices of poll for the
Amenfi Central constituency. ‘
This legal action follows the disqualification of their parliamentary candidate, Joana Gyan Cudjoe, by the EC.
Legal disqualification of Joana Gyan Cudjoe
Joana Gyan Cudjoe’s disqualification stems from an interlocutory injunction issued by the Sekondi High Court, which prevents the EC from recognizing her as the NDC’s candidate for the upcoming December 7 elections.
The injunction is linked to an unresolved lawsuit challenging Cudjoe’s eligibility to participate in the parliamentary race.
NDC’s legal standpoint
The NDC argues that the
EC’s decision to proceed with the printing of ballot papers without resolving the legal dispute violates the due process and infringes on the rights of their candidate.
In their court application, the NDC is seeking an order to restrain the EC from printing or distributing ballot materials for the Amenfi Central constituency until the legal matters regarding Cudjoe’s disqualification are fully addressed.
EC’s compliance with court orders
Mr. Samuel Tettey, Deputy Chairman of Operations at the EC, informed Joana Gyan Cudjoe of her disqualification in a letter dated October 10, 2024, in compliance with the Sekondi High Court’s injunction issued on May 31.
The court order prevents the EC from recognizing or affording Cudjoe any rights as the NDC parliamentary candidate until a final decision is reached in the case.
Legal battle continues
The lawsuit was filed by five applicants—Gyedu Frimpong, Akubilla Daniel, Enock Ntiamoh, Isaac Twum, and Doris Aidoo—against Joana Gyan Cudjoe, the NDC, and the Electoral Commission, challenging Cudjoe’s candidacy and seeking legal redress.
The case remains unresolved as both parties await the court’s decision.
