Court of Appeal Grants Injunction Against John Peter Amewu and Speaker of Parliament
SALL petitioners secure court order halting recognition and benefits for Amewu as former MP for Hohoe
- The Court of Appeal sitting in Koforidua has granted an interlocutory injunction in favour of Professor Margaret Kweku
- This development stems from an earlier ruling by the Ho High Court
- The court’s ruling marks a significant development in the ongoing legal battle
The Court of Appeal sitting in Koforidua has granted an interlocutory injunction in favour of Professor Margaret Kweku and other residents of the SALL traditional areas, effectively restraining John Peter Amewu from holding himself out as the former Member of Parliament (MP) for Hohoe.
The court also issued an order barring the Speaker of Parliament from processing or disbursing any entitlements to Mr. Amewu in his capacity as a former MP, pending the final outcome of an appeal filed by the petitioners.
This development stems from an earlier ruling by the Ho High Court, which on July 29, 2024, dismissed an election petition against Mr. Amewu on grounds that it lacked jurisdiction to hear the case.
A Notice of Appeal challenging that decision was filed on July 31, 2024. The petitioners subsequently filed an application for an interlocutory injunction on December 23, 2024, seeking to preserve the status quo until the appeal is resolved.
Representing the petitioners, lawyer Tsatsu Tsikata argued that justice required halting any official recognition or financial compensation to Mr. Amewu while the legal challenge remains pending.
In response, counsel for Mr. Amewu contended that his client had acted appropriately throughout the electoral process, and suggested that any errors or missteps originated from the Electoral Commission.
After reviewing the submissions, the three-member panel, led by Justice Bright Mensah, concluded that the application had merit. Justices Noble Nkrumah and Hasata Amaleboba joined in granting the injunction.
The court’s ruling marks a significant development in the ongoing legal battle over the representation of the Hohoe Constituency and the broader controversy surrounding electoral rights in the SALL areas.
