The Accra High Court has thrown out a legal challenge seeking to halt the Ayawaso East By-Election. Democracy Hub had filed an injunction to stop the election process.
Court filings indicate the dismissal was due to procedural problems with the injunction application. The judges also stated the court did not have the power to handle this specific type of case.
This decision means the Ayawaso East By-Election will proceed as planned. The voters in the constituency will be able to cast their ballots.
The specific reasons for Democracy Hub's challenge involved allegations of monetized primaries. These concerns were raised before the election date.
The court's ruling emphasizes the importance of following correct legal steps for such challenges. It also clarifies the boundaries of judicial power in election matters.
The outcome allows the electoral process to continue without disruption from this legal action.
Official court documents detail the reasons for the dismissal. The Judicial Service released the findings.
The Ayawaso East By-Election will now take place on its scheduled date.