NDC seeks substituted service in case against 3 MPs
According to Evans Amankwah, the NDC's regional legal counsel, the MPs have been actively avoiding service, making it challenging for court officials to deliver the necessary legal papers.
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The legal representatives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ashanti Region have submitted a motion for substituted service after multiple failed attempts to serve court documents to three Members of Parliament (MPs). The MPs in question represent the constituencies of Ahafo Ano South West, Obuasi East, and Ahafo Ano North.
According to Evans Amankwah, the NDC's regional legal counsel, the MPs have been actively avoiding service, making it challenging for court officials to deliver the necessary legal papers.
To overcome this obstacle, the NDC legal team has scheduled a hearing for a motion on substituted service on Friday, January 25, 2025. If the court approves the request, alternative means such as posting notices at Parliament House, displaying them on the Kumasi High Court’s notice board, or even sending documents via WhatsApp may be used to ensure compliance.
The Kumasi High Court is expected to review the motion on Friday, January 24. Amankwah expressed optimism that the court would grant their request, enabling the case to move forward without unnecessary delays.
He also urged NDC supporters to remain patient and allow due legal processes to take their course.
“We appeal to our supporters to remain calm and refrain from any actions outside the legal framework. We are following the appropriate judicial procedures and are confident that justice will prevail,” he reassured.
The NDC initially lodged the case on January 15, 2025, at the Kumasi High Court, disputing the results of the 2024 parliamentary elections in these constituencies.
The party asserts that their candidates were the legitimate winners, despite a recount and the subsequent swearing-in of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) MPs. They argue that the declaration of the NPP candidates was improper and are seeking legal intervention to overturn the results.
This latest legal maneuver, spearheaded by Amankwah in coordination with regional executives and the affected candidates, forms part of the NDC’s broader efforts to challenge the election outcomes and reclaim the disputed parliamentary seats through the courts.
