Flagbearer of the Yellow Ghana Party, Samuel Apea-Danquah, has filed a lawsuit against the Electoral Commission (EC) over his disqualification from the 2024 presidential elections.
The party was among 11 other candidates disqualified by the commission over alleged irregularities in their nomination forms.
In a motion submitted on Thursday, 10 October Mr. Apea-Danquah is seeking a court order to reverse the EC’s decision and an order of mandamus to compel the commission to reinstate him as a valid candidate for the 2024 general elections.
He contends that his disqualification was unjust and is calling for the decision to be reversed.
Additionally, he is pursuing a mandamus order to compel the EC to reinstate him as a valid presidential candidate for the 2024 general elections.
Apea-Danquah’s legal action is not isolated, as other disqualified candidates are also contesting the EC’s decisions.
The flagbearer of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Bernard Anbataayela Mornah, has filed a lawsuit against the EC after being similarly disqualified from the presidential race.
The flagbearer of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP), Kofi Asamoah-Siaw, has joined in taking legal steps, challenging his disqualification.
Both candidates argue that their removal from the race was unfounded and are seeking legal redress to secure their place on the ballot.
The disqualification of these candidates has sparked widespread discussions about the fairness and transparency of the Electoral Commission’s vetting process.
Critics argue that the EC must ensure that all candidates are given a fair chance to meet the requirements before making disqualification decisions.
