E/R: High Court upholds Annoh-Dompreh’s election

The High Court in Koforidua, under the leadership of Justice Addae, has ruled in favour of Frank Annoh-Dompreh, Member of Parliament for the Nsawam/Adoagyiri Constituency, by dismissing a petition challenging his election.

The decision came after an application filed by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Director of Legal Affairs, Gary Nimako Marfo, was reviewed and upheld.

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) had pledged to exhaust all legal avenues to challenge the parliamentary seat held by the MP.

According to the NDC, the declaration of the MP was not in line with electoral laws and was based on incorrect result sheets, prompting their strong opposition.

On Tuesday, February 25, the Koforidua High Court bailiff issued a substituted order requiring Annoh-Dompreh, the Electoral Commission, and the Clerk of Parliament to appear before the court in Koforidua.

This order was in connection with an election petition filed by the NDC, which alleged that the Electoral Commission made an improper declaration in favor of Annoh-Dompreh.

The case, spearheaded by NDC parliamentary candidate Fummey Selorm Philibert and his legal team, contested the legitimacy of Annoh-Dompreh’s election as the MP for Nsawam Adoagyiri.

But the court’s ruling on Thursday April 10 not only dismissed the petition but also imposed a cost of GH₵25,000 on the petitioner.

This outcome solidifies Annoh-Dompreh’s position as the elected representative for the constituency, bringing an end to the legal challenge against his election.