The President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has filed response to the election petition at the Supreme Court of Ghana. This was done in accordance with the Constitution of Ghana.
The former president of Ghana and flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. John Mahama filed a petition at the Apex court in Ghana after suffering his second election defeat to President Akufo-Addo. The supreme Court is expected to rule on the said petition by 42days.
A press release by the 2nd respondent is as follows;
PRESS RELEASE
10/01/202
PRESIDENT AKUFO-ADDO FILES RESPONSE TO THE 2020 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS PETITION
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has through his Lawyers filed an Answer to the 2020 Presidential Elections Petition initiated by Mr. John Dramani Mahama, a candidate in that election.
President Akufo-Addo in his Answer has provided the court with pleadings that showcase that Mr Mahama’s petition lacks material substance. Mr President has further invited the Supreme court to determine that “the petition is incompetent, frivolous and vexatious, does not meet the threshold for invoking the jurisdiction of the Honorable Court and should therefore be dismissed."
The President’s legal team has designated the following persons to speak to the media.
1. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah Esq - MP, Ofoase Ayirebi
2. Yaw Buaben Asamoa Esq- National Communications Director, NPP
3. Henry Nana Boakye Esq- National Youth Organizer, NPP
4. Fati Abubakar - Deputy Communications Director, Presidency
5. Nana Adjoa Adobea Asante – Legal Committee Member
Thank you
...Signed...
Frank Davies ESQ
Head, Legal Directorate
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