Mandamus application: The people’s will must stand – NDC Ablekuma North PC
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Ablekuma North, Ewurabyna Aubynn, has conveyed her optimism regarding a favourable ruling from the High Court.
She asserted that no efforts by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will succeed, expressing confidence that she will ultimately be recognized as the winner.
Ewurabyna Aubynn was declared the MP-elect for the constituency following a contentious situation at the Greater Accra Regional Collation Centre.
This declaration occurred on December 10, 2024, after the results from 219 out of 281 polling stations had been compiled.
Her comments follow the High Court’s adjournment to January 4, 2025, to deliver its ruling on the mandamus application filed by the NPP concerning the constituencies of Tema Central, Okaikwei Central, Techiman South, and Ablekuma North.
Speaking to journalists after the court hearing on January 1, the NDC parliamentary candidate for Ablekuma North said, “Delay is not denial, we were all in the courtroom, it’s been 6 hours of sitting. And no matter how the NPP decides to twist and turn issues, we are all privy to events.
“So, I have no doubt that the will of the people will still stand. Our counsel has been doing a brilliant job. I mean the whole team has been doing a brilliant job.”
This decision follows the court’s earlier dismissal of an objection by the NDC, which questioned the court’s jurisdiction to entertain the application.
Lawyers for the NPP argued that the Electoral Commission (EC) should be compelled to complete the collation of results in the affected constituencies.
Gary Nimako, leading the team of lawyers for the NPP candidates, stated that the EC had failed to complete the collation process between December 8, 2024, and January 1, 2025.
By: Leticia Osei
