“We’re ready for Nsawam” to Resist Illegality-Minority Rejects Kpandai Re-Run Order by Tamale High Court
The Minority in Parliament, led by Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has vehemently rejected the High Court’s order for a re-run of the Kpandai parliamentary election, declaring their readiness to face any contempt charges—even imprisonment at Nsawam.
Addressing the press on November 26, Afenyo-Markin accused the presiding judge, Justice Emmanuel Brew Plange, of misconduct in handling the petition that led to the annulment of Mathew Nyindam’s election and the directive for a fresh poll within 30 days.
“The High Court issued an order directing a full re-run of the entire Kpandai parliamentary election, covering all 152 polling stations. As if this judge is unaware of the Supreme Court’s decision in the 2012 presidential petition,” he stated.
He further alleged that the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) appeared to know the ruling ahead of time, claiming that the Northern Regional Minister and other NDC supporters were in court anticipating the verdict.
Afenyo-Markin also questioned the circumstances surrounding the delivery of the judgment, noting that the judge initially indicated the ruling would be ready on Friday, only for Parliament and Nyindam to be served with the court order within 24 hours.
Describing the situation as a threat to Ghana’s democracy, he criticised what he called “kangaroo judicial behaviour,” warning that such conduct could endanger the nation’s peace.
“We will not mince words. They can conspire to call us for so-called contempt. We’re not afraid. We’re ready to be in Nsawam. The world will see their disgraceful conduct,” he insisted.
Afenyo-Markin emphasised that the Minority would not remain silent in the face of what they view as judicial overreach.
“How can a judge, who calls himself a judge, misconduct himself in such a manner and expect the country to be quiet?” he questioned.
Source: Felix Nyaaba/expressnewsghana.com
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