Justice of the High Court, Dr Richmond Osei-Hwere is advocating for swift adjudication of election petitions related to parliamentary disputes.
According to him, the current prolonged system in resolving electoral disputes emerging from parliamentary elections constitutes justice denied and requires immediate action.
Speaking at a conference on the judiciary and peaceful election he said "In the interest of justice, electoral disputes should be adjudicated promptly."
"The right to fair hearing demands expeditious legal proceedings. The maxim 'justice delayed is justice denied' requires election petitions to be heard and determined promptly,” he said.
Justice Dr Osei-Hwere explained that delays undermine elected officials' legitimacy, fueling speculation.
He argued that some individuals begin to speculate that the judicial process is rigged in favour of one party, which he said tarnishes the image of the judiciary in the public eye.
Additionally, he said delay in resolution dash a party's hopes of enjoying litigation victory, while an illegitimate legislator occupies office without valid claim.
In this light, Dr Osei-Hwere stressed the importance of swift resolution of parliamentary election disputes, similar to the approach used in presidential disputes.
Latest Stories
-
Samson’s Take: 53 anti-galamsey protestors: Grant them bail, it is embarrassing.
26 mins -
Bawumia is a unifier hence his all-round support – Sheikh Nuamah
1 hour -
Pandemic preparedness: ALERRT calls for integrating research into policy
1 hour -
Leverage digital platforms in music promotion – AT CEO urges artists
2 hours -
2024/25 GPL: Medeama scrape past Holy Stars to maintain unbeaten start
2 hours -
GPL 24/25: Gold Stars hold Lions in Kpando
2 hours -
GJA, NMC urge government to adequately resource State-owned Media
2 hours -
Be sensitive in your work – Chief Justice to the judiciary
2 hours -
How Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) can power Ghana’s national Web3 platform vision
2 hours -
Join me change judicial service’s image – Chief Justice appeals to JUSAG
2 hours -
Tottenham outclass 10-man Manchester United
2 hours -
2024/25 GPL: Berekum Chelsea’s Fuseini Zackaria scores to deny Asante Kotoko victory
3 hours -
2024/25 Ghana League: Bechem United edge Dreams FC for first win
3 hours -
Volta Regional Minister lauds Aquaculture for Food and Jobs Programme
4 hours -
GJA calls for release of anti-Galamsey protesters
4 hours