The High Court has rejected an application submitted by the People’s National Convention (PNC) flagbearer, Bernard Mornah, seeking to challenge his disqualification from the upcoming presidential election by the Electoral Commission (EC).
This verdict, issued on Monday, October 21, effectively closed off any legal options Mornah might have pursued to contest the Electoral Commission’s decision, creating significant hurdles for the PNC as the December elections approach.
Mr Mornah’s petition sought to overturn the Electoral Commission’s ruling, which identified irregularities in his nomination forms as the basis for his disqualification.
These irregularities raised concerns about the legitimacy of his candidacy, sparking widespread debate and highlighting concerns over the transparency and fairness of Ghana’s electoral process.
In addition to Mornah, several other aspirants were also disqualified, further complicating matters for their parties.
Among the disqualified candidates are Kofi Asamoah Siaw, flagbearer of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP), Janet Nabla PNP, and independent contenders Nana Stephens Adjepong and Paul Perkoh.
Others barred from the race include Samuel Apea-Danquah, Desmond Abrefah, Dr. Samuel Sampong Ankrah, and Nii Amu Darko.