The Supreme Court has adjourned the hearing of Ghanaian journalist, Richard Dela Sky’s petition over the appointment of the Chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC).
The adjournment of the case is to allow the Attorney General time to file a statement of case in reaction to the suit and also give ample time to both teams to file a joint memorandum of issues for adjudication.
Richard Sky is invoking the jurisdiction of the highest court of the land, to interpret certain provisions of the 1992 Constitution in relation to the appointment of an Electoral Commissioner.
[contextly_sidebar id=”acdlq4ZxPEbkNUXlIZsIhr6Ilgwkb7cL”]According to Sky, upon a true and proper interpretation of the constitution, it is the responsibility of the council of state to, in effect, chooses the EC boss, a decision which shall be binding on the president.
There has been intense pressure on President Mahama to consult political stakeholders and other personalities before a replacement is named for current EC boss Dr Kwadwo Afari Gyan whose tenure expires next week.
In view of the divergent views that have so far been expressed ahead of the much expected Presidential announcement of the next Chairman for the Commission, the lawsuit has been filed to help define a clear path that the President and all future Presidents, must navigate in making appointments to the Electoral Commission.
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By: Fred Djabanor/citifmonline.com/Ghana