This blog is managed by the content creator and not GhanaWeb, its affiliates, or employees. Advertising on this blog requires a minimum of GH₵50 a week. Contact the blog owner with any queries.

Ishmael Mensah Blog of Monday, 6 January 2025

Source: Ishmael Mensah

NDC: Patrick Boamah and two other people shouldn't be sworn in.

Comments (0)

  • Share:
  • WhatsApp
  • Twitter

The swearing-in of three New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members of Parliament-elect for the Okaikwei Central, Tema Central, and Techiman South constituencies has drawn significant criticism from Justice Srem Sai, a member of the National Democratic Congress' (NDC) legal team.

After the High Court ordered a compilation of results, the three candidates—Patrick Yaw Boamah, Charles Forson, and Martin Adjei Mensah Korsah—were proclaimed the winners of their respective parliamentary seats.

Justice Srem Sai contends, however, that there were procedural and legal flaws in the procedure that resulted in the declaration of these candidates.

On Monday, January 6, Srem Sai appeared on the Citi Breakfast Show and voiced his concerns about what he called a constitutional infringement if the swearing-in went forward.


Following a directive from the High Court, the Electoral Commission (EC) conducted the recollection of results, and as a consequence, the NPP candidates were declared the winners.

However, Justice Srem Sai contended that the legal argument over the collation's legitimacy had not been settled.

Srem Sai claims that the NDC appealed the court decision that started the collation, requesting a stay of execution. He disclosed that the Electoral Commission has been properly served with this appeal, putting the recollection procedure under judicial scrutiny.

"I don't see why someone would claim that the swearing-in will take place, and since it is illegal, I don't think we should keep considering it. The Electoral Commission has been notified of our appeal for a stay.


"I am aware that the EC has even submitted an affidavit of opposition, so our argument is that, once you receive notice of a stay application, you are not permitted to conduct the recollection in any way, and if you do so, you are in violation of the court's orders."

In that context, we are arguing that the three MPs shouldn't be sworn in since such actions will not be tolerated by the law. Until the markings surrounding their purported election are settled, they shouldn't be sworn in.