According to a report by Modern Ghana on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has officially disqualified Joana Gyan Cudjoe, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for the Amenfi Central constituency, following a High Court injunction that challenges her candidacy.
The disqualification was communicated to Cudjoe through a letter dated October 10, 2024.
The EC’s decision aligns with a court order issued by the Sekondi High Court, where a case titled Gyedu Frimpong & 4 Others v. Joana Gyan Cudjoe, the National Democratic Congress & the Electoral Commission (Suit No. E12/36/24) led to an injunction against her candidacy on May 31, 2024.
The court order specifically restrains Joana Gyan Cudjoe and the NDC from promoting her as the parliamentary candidate for Amenfi Central.
It states that Cudjoe must not present herself as the NDC’s candidate, and it also restricts the NDC and the EC from granting her any rights or recognition as a contender for the parliamentary seat.
The injunction remains in effect and has neither been stayed nor vacated, thereby requiring full compliance from all parties involved.
The court ruling stated that the court order clearly prohibits Joana Gyan Cudjoe from presenting herself as the NDC candidate and also restricts the NDC and the EC from recognising or granting any rights or privileges to her in relation to the parliamentary election.
In response to the court’s directive, the Electoral Commission has formally informed Cudjoe of her disqualification, which prevents her from contesting in the parliamentary race for Amenfi Central under the NDC’s banner.
This legal setback poses a significant challenge to the NDC’s campaign strategy in the constituency, as the party will need to address the implications of Cudjoe’s absence from the ballot while awaiting further developments in court
Legal disputes like this one are not uncommon in Ghana’s political landscape, particularly as the country gears up for the upcoming general elections scheduled for December 7.
Source : feednews.com
