GHANA BEYOND THE SUPREME COURT
Written by Orangeburg, South Carolina
17 May 2013
What will happen when the Supreme Court rules in the election dispute? Will there be peace or violence?
That we were a divided country before December 7th is clear to all—after all, this is the second election in a row that the winner has failed to win 51% of the votes. Unfortunately, the court case following the election has only worsened the divisions and tensions. Of course, it can be argued that if the petitioners had chosen the streets instead of the courts, our plight would be worse.
This case, regardless of the outcome, has already undermined quite a few reputations and national assumptions:
Bernard Anbataayela Mornah vs The Attorney-General
Written by danquahinstitute.org
16 May 2013
The plaintiff has brought this action invoking the origional jurisdiction of this court
The reliefs sought are:
i, A declaration that on a true and proper interpretation of Articles 133, 157, 93(2) and 11 of the 1992 Constitution, Rule 71B and part of Rule 69C(5) of the Supreme Court (Amendment) Rules, 2012(C.I.74) are unconstitutional and must be declared null and void of no effect.
ii, Any consequential orders the Supreme Court may deem meet
The EC Lied With the Duplicate Polling Station Sheets- NPP-USA
Written by danquahinstitute.org
14 May 2013
NPP-USA reaffirms its strong conviction in the ongoing petition challenging the legitimacy of John Mahama’s presidency. We have absolute confidence in the astute NPP legal team, so we have restrained ourselves from commenting on legal issues pertaining to the Supreme Court petition. However, when it comes to matters of common sense and logic, we will not hesitate to comment.
It is interesting to note the EC has admitted printing of the duplicate polling station sheets and has advanced the argument that they were duplicates to ensure future candidates are covered. NPP-USA posits three strong arguments to invalidate this statement:
Shaun Bailey, the Prime Minister's only black aide, was 'frozen out by David Cameron's clique'
Written by Peter Dominiczak, Political Correspondent
13 May 2013
Shaun Bailey, David Cameron's only black working class adviser, has alleged that he was pushed out of Downing Street by the Prime Minister’s “clique” of Old Etonian aides, The Daily Telegraph can disclose.
Shaun Bailey lost his job as a special adviser earlier this year before several former public school pupils were drafted in to senior roles at No 10.
Mr Bailey, who was moved to a part-time role in the Cabinet Office, has told friends that he was excluded from Mr Cameron’s inner circle because he was “different” and repeatedly asked difficult questions about the Government’s priorities.
He is understood to have told the Prime Minister that he was concerned about the Conservative Party’s lack of appeal in black, working class communities, and has now expressed his frustration privately that his concerns were not heeded.
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