Disqualified presidential candidate Apea-Danquah sues EC

Samuel Apea-Danquah, popularly known as “Yellow Ghana,” has taken legal action against the Electoral Commission (EC) after being disqualified from running in the upcoming presidential election. Apea-Danquah was among 11 candidates barred from the race due to irregularities in their nomination forms, a decision he is now challenging in court.

In a lawsuit filed on Thursday, October 10, Apea-Danquah seeks a court order of certiorari to reverse the EC’s disqualification, arguing that the decision was unjust. He also requests a mandamus order to compel the EC to reinstate him as a valid presidential candidate for the 2024 elections.

Apea-Danquah is not the only disqualified candidate taking legal action. Bernard Anbataayela Mornah, the flagbearer of the People’s National Convention (PNC), and Kofi Asamoah-Siaw, the Progressive People’s Party (PPP) leader, have also filed lawsuits against the EC. Both candidates are contesting their exclusion from the presidential race, claiming their disqualifications were unfounded and seeking redress to secure their place on the ballot.

The wave of legal challenges has ignited debates over the transparency and fairness of the Electoral Commission’s vetting process. Critics argue that the EC should ensure that all candidates have adequate opportunity to meet the necessary requirements before disqualification decisions are finalized.