Go and register NDC parliamentary candidate for Cape Coast North Dr. Nyarku - Court orders EC

00:09 - 23 September 2020

Dr Kwamena Mintah Nyarko

An Accra High Court has ordered the Electoral Commission (EC) to register the parliamentary candidate of the <a href="https://www.pulse.com.gh/news/politics/ndc-too-desperate-and-lie-about-everything-to-win-votes-mp/ktyjs23">National Democratic Congress</a> (NDC) for Cape Coast North, Dr. Kwamena Minta Nyarku, who was disqualified from registering during the voters' registering exercise.

Dr. Kwamena Minta Nyarko voter's card was withdrawn by the EC because the EC claimed he provided false information when he applied for the card.

Per Ghana law, a non-registered voter cannot vie for an election which means the withdrawal affects his candidature as a parliamentary candidate or aspirant.

Dr Kwamena Mintah Nyarko

But the court presided over by Justice Stephen Oppong in his ruling said there is no law that prevents the Commission, after it has undertaken a registration exercise, to restore the name of a candidate.

"It is hereby ordered that a writ of mandamus be issued compelling the respondent (EC) to register the applicant (Dr. Nyarku) as he has not been barred by any court of competent jurisdiction from registering," the court noted.