Per reports, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is scheduled to conduct a parliamentary primary in the Asante Mampong constituency on February 17, following the dismissal of an interlocutory injunction by the Court of Appeal.
The plaintiffs, led by Kofi Sarpong, contested the January 27 primary, objecting to the use of the current voter album for the elections.
However, on February 14, a three-member panel, led by Justice Georgina Mensah-Datsa, rejected the application.
The Mampong Constituency Secretary of the NPP, Alhaji Agyei Malik, confirmed the court’s decision and stated that the party has informed all relevant stakeholders about the rescheduled primary.
Mr Malik underscored the importance of party unity, urging both sides to work together.
He said,“The case was dismissed by the court because the plaintiffs did not produce enough evidence… The party has set 17 February for the conduct of the elections… All relevant stakeholders including polling station executives have been duly informed.”
“We believe that this is not a win for certain people and vanquish for others… The onus lies on those people claiming victory to extend an olive hand to the other side and bring them on board,” he added.
However, Emmanuel Osei Abu-Bonsra, counsel for the plaintiffs, expressed dissatisfaction with the ruling, hinting at the possibility of an appeal.
He remarked, “I am not satisfied with the ruling, but I respect the decision of the court… We have not exhausted all available channels yet.”