Former President John Dramani Mahama has filed a motion for the Supreme Court to allow him to correct a ”mistake” in the election petition he filed challenging the validity of the declaration of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as the winner of the 2020 presidential election.
The motion for amendment is seeking the permission of the apex court to correct a mistake in relief (f) of the election petition.
In the election petition filed on December 30, 2020, the first respondent (1st) was the Electoral Commission (EC), with the second respondent (2nd) being President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
However, relief (f) wants the court to order a rerun between Mahama and the first respondent, which as stated in the petition turns out to be the EC.
Relief (f) is seeking “an order of mandatory injunction directing the first respondent to proceed to conduct a second election with petitioner and first respondent as the candidates as required under Articles 63(4) and (5) of the 1992 Constitution.”
It is this mistake that the Former President wants to correct.
The Supreme Court is expected to hear the motion for amendment on Thursday, January 14.
Latest Stories
-
Rainstorm wreaks havoc in Akatsi South
24 minutes -
D-Black clears the air on fight between his crew and client at RNAQ40
37 minutes -
ACEYE releases IGIPTEP report, assessing the performance of Ghana’s government institutions
1 hour -
Photos: Mahama observes Eid Al-Fitr with Muslim community at Black Star Square
2 hours -
Bono Regional Minister rallies Muslims support towards galamsey fight
2 hours -
Russia still ‘working with US’ after Trump says he is ‘angry’ with Putin
2 hours -
Trade Ministry pledges commitment to agricultural transformation at UKGCC Grand Challenge Programme
3 hours -
NLA’s Chief Internal Auditor honoured at the Ghana Executive Management Awards
3 hours -
African Forest Forum launches AY4F platform to empower young forestry professionals
3 hours -
A Rocha Ghana warns of devastating impact of L.I. 2462 amendment
4 hours -
Experts call for stricter enforcement of Land Act amid rising land disputes
4 hours -
Ghana is a nation blessed with religious harmony – President Mahama
4 hours -
Stop building on waterways to avoid havoc – President Mahama
4 hours -
Korean star Kim Soo-Hyun denies accusations by late actress’ family
4 hours -
Betis should crowdfund to extend Antony loan – Isco
4 hours