{"id":272150,"date":"2024-12-28T21:09:59","date_gmt":"2024-12-28T21:09:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/12\/28\/nothing-has-changed-well-return-to-court-on-tuesday-for-collation-and-declaration\/"},"modified":"2024-12-28T21:09:59","modified_gmt":"2024-12-28T21:09:59","slug":"nothing-has-changed-well-return-to-court-on-tuesday-for-collation-and-declaration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/12\/28\/nothing-has-changed-well-return-to-court-on-tuesday-for-collation-and-declaration\/","title":{"rendered":"Nothing has changed; we\u2019ll return to court on Tuesday for collation and declaration"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Lawyer for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary candidates for the six constituencies, Gary Nimako Marfo, has stated that the Supreme Court\u2019s ruling on four disputed parliamentary seats does not mark a significant change in the legal process.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Addressing journalists on Friday, December 27, 2024, after the court proceedings, he explained that the decision primarily ensures both parties are given a fair chance to present their case.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe court said these four constituencies should go back to the High Court. This is to allow the NDC to file their response and for the court to issue another order for the Electoral Commission (EC) to proceed with collation and declaration,\u201d Mr Nimako explained.<\/p>\n

The case involves parliamentary results for Okaikwei Central, Tema Central, Techiman South, and Ablekuma North.\u00a0<\/p>\n

A prior High Court order had instructed the EC to collate and declare results in these constituencies.<\/p>\n

However, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) argued that it was not heard during the proceedings leading to that ruling.<\/p>\n

The Supreme Court sided with the NDC, directing the High Court to rehear the matter. Despite this development, Mr Nimako maintains that the party\u2019s position remains unchanged.<\/p>\n

\u201cNothing has changed. The Supreme Court\u2019s decision only ensures procedural fairness. We\u2019ll return to the High Court on Tuesday to continue the process,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He emphasised that the EC is constitutionally obligated to complete the collation and declaration of results.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThere has been no collation yet. This process must be carried out properly, and that\u2019s what we are advocating for,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Mr Nimako also reassured NPP supporters that there is no cause for alarm.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is not a loss for us. It\u2019s simply part of the legal process. We are confident the High Court will make the necessary order for collation and declaration,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The NDC has welcomed the Supreme Court\u2019s directive, viewing it as a step toward ensuring justice in the electoral process. Both parties are expected to present their arguments at the High Court next week.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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