2024 Elections: Mornah Takes EC to Court Over Presidential Disqualification
- Mornah has taken the EC to court over his disqualification
- Mornah was one of 11 presidential aspirants disqualified
- The outcome of this case will be closely watched
Bernard Anbataayela Mornah, the flagbearer of the People’s National Convention, has taken the Electoral Commission (EC) to court over his disqualification from the upcoming December presidential elections.
Mornah was one of 11 presidential aspirants disqualified due to errors on their nomination forms.
According to EC Chairperson Jean Mensa, Mornah’s form had incomplete details of supporters, used registered voters from one district to support his nomination in other districts, and contained varying signatures for the same supporters.
Mornah claims his disqualification was illegal, breached his rights, and didn’t follow due process required by law.
He’s seeking a court order to compel the EC to declare him duly nominated to contest the elections and restrain the EC from printing ballot papers or proceeding with the elections until his nomination is reinstated.
Key Demands:
- Order of Mandamus: Compel EC to declare Mornah duly nominated
- Restraining Order: Halt ballot printing and election proceedings until Mornah’s nomination is reinstated
Mornah’s lawsuit highlights concerns over the transparency of the disqualification process and its potential impact on the credibility of the upcoming elections.
The outcome of this case will be closely watched, as it touches on issues of fairness, due process, and the role of the Electoral Commission in managing a transparent and inclusive election
