The High Court in Koforidua has dismissed an election petition filed by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Suhum, Prince Addo, challenging the election of Frank Asiedu Bekoe, popularly known as Protozoa, as Member of Parliament for the constituency.
In its ruling, the court held that the petition failed to establish sufficient grounds to overturn the declaration made by the Electoral Commission.
The judge ruled that the petitioner did not provide compelling evidence to prove alleged irregularities capable of affecting the outcome of the parliamentary election.
According to the court, the claims raised by Prince Addo were either not substantiated or did not meet the legal threshold required under Ghana’s electoral laws.
The judge described the petition as lacking merit and consequently dismissed it in its entirety.
Reacting to the ruling, lawyers for Frank Asiedu Bekoe welcomed the decision, saying it had affirmed the will of the people of Suhum as expressed at the polls.
They noted that the judgment reinforces confidence in the electoral process and urged all parties to respect the outcome and work together for the development of the constituency.
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