The Accra High Court has dismissed an application filed by Democracy Hub. The group wanted to prevent the Electoral Commission from recognizing Baba Jamal. He is the National Democratic Congress candidate.
The case was about the upcoming Ayawaso East by-election. Democracy Hub sought an injunction to stop the Electoral Commission. They asked the court to restrain the commission from acknowledging Baba Jamal.
The court found no grounds to support the injunction request. The ruling allows Baba Jamal to proceed as the NDC candidate. The Electoral Commission can now officially recognize him.
This decision by the Judicial Service means the status quo remains. Baba Jamal will likely contest the by-election as planned. The specific reasons for the dismissal were not detailed in the initial report.