NDC Seeks Court Injunction To Halt EC From Printing Amenfi Central Ballot

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has filed an injunction application seeking to halt the Electoral Commission (EC) from proceeding with the printing of parliamentary ballot papers and notice of poll for the Amenfi Central constituency.

This legal action follows the recent disqualification of their parliamentary candidate, Joana Gyan Cudjoe, by the EC.

The disqualification stems from an interlocutory injunction issued by the Sekondi High Court, which prevents the EC from recognizing Cudjoe as the NDC’s candidate for the upcoming December 7 elections.

The court’s injunction is reportedly related to a pending lawsuit concerning Cudjoe’s eligibility, which has not been resolved or lifted, thereby blocking her from contesting in the parliamentary race.

As a result, the NDC argues that the EC’s continued actions to print ballot papers without resolving the matter would infringe upon the legal process and the rights of their candidate.

In the application, the NDC is requesting the court to issue an order to restrain the EC from printing or distributing ballot materials for Amenfi Central until the legal issues surrounding Cudjoe’s disqualification are fully adjudicated.

This development adds further complexity to the party’s campaign in the constituency as the election date approaches.