Ho High Court Dismisses Amewu Election Challenge

The Ho High Court has dismissed a petition challenging John Peter Amewu's election as Member of Parliament for Hohoe, citing lack of jurisdiction. The petition was brought by five residents from the Santrofi, Akpafu, Likpe, and Lolobi (SALL) enclave, who argued that around 17,000 voters were disenfranchised during the 2020 parliamentary elections due to regional boundary changes, leaving them without representation. The court determined that the issues raised were constitutional matters that fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, not the High Court. Amewu's late entry into the proceedings and introduction of new issues were criticized by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) as tactics to delay the case. Consequently, the court upheld Amewu's election, leaving the concerns of the disenfranchised voters unresolved. This ruling effectively confirms Amewu's position as MP for Hohoe despite the significant voter disenfranchisement concerns.