EC acted unlawfully- Legal Practitioner Defends Joana Cudjoe’s Candidacy

Private Legal Practitioner Samson Lardy Anyenini has expressed strong criticisms against the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana regarding the disqualification of Joana Cudjoe, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary aspirant for Amenfi Central.

Speaking during a discussion on Joy News’ PM Express, Mr Anyenini clarified the nature of an interlocutory injunction stating, “An interlocutory injunction is not a final order of a court.

It does not determine the rights of the parties. The fact that it restrains certain actions temporarily doesn’t mean the affected parties will not emerge victorious at the end of the case.” His comments come in light of the EC’s decision to disqualify Cudjoe based on an injunction related to the NDC’s primary election held on May 13, 2023.

This injunction was subsequently annulled by the party in September 2024, leading to questions about the legality of the EC’s actions. “The EC supervised the fresh election on September 8, 2024, and declared her duly elected.

How then does the EC turn around and disqualify her over a case that no longer exists?” Anyenini asked, highlighting the contradictions in the EC’s reasoning.

He emphasized that the injunction concerning the May 2023 election, which has since been annulled, should not affect the outcomes of subsequent elections. “The fresh election in September 2024 has no injunction against it. The EC has overreached and acted unlawfully,” he stated.

Furthermore, Anyenini raised a critical point regarding the potential implications if the injunction were to be vacated. “What if the injunction is vacated tomorrow? Does that mean the EC will retract its disqualification? This is not a valid ground for disqualifying a candidate,” he asserted.

The disqualification of Joana Cudjoe has stirred up controversy within the political landscape, prompting calls for a reevaluation of the EC’s decision-making process.

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