The Supreme Court will today [Thursday] hear Ghanaian journalist, Richard Dela Sky’s petition over the appointment of the Chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC).
[contextly_sidebar id=”6FerOjraBHSs7vSUhG3LXatVkz4apjvQ”]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.
According to Sky, upon a true and proper interpretation of the constitution, it is the responsibility of the council of state to, in effect, choose 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: Raymond Acquah/citifmonline.com/Ghana