The High Court in Accra has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the pressure group Democracy Hub. The group sought to annul the National Democratic Congress NDC parliamentary primary in Ayawaso East. They claimed vote buying occurred during the primary.
The court ruled on Monday, March 2. It found the action brought by Democracy Hub to be without merit. This decision removes a significant legal obstacle for the upcoming Ayawaso East by-election.
Baba Jamal is the NDC candidate for the Ayawaso East constituency. The lawsuit aimed to prevent him from contesting the by-election.
The Judicial Service confirmed the court's decision. The details of the court's reasoning were not immediately available beyond it describing the suit as lacking merit.
The dismissal of the suit means Baba Jamal can now proceed with his campaign. This clears the path for a smoother by-election process in Ayawaso East.
The ruling underscores the court's role in ensuring electoral processes adhere to legal frameworks. It aims to resolve disputes arising from party primaries.
The focus now shifts to the Ayawaso East by-election campaign. Candidates will continue to engage with constituents.
The outcome of the by-election will be determined by voters in the constituency. This legal challenge's conclusion is a key step in that process.