Court of Appeal grants injunction against Amewu and Speaker in SALL case

The Court of Appeal in Koforidua has granted an injunction. This injunction was requested by Professor Margaret Kweku and others from the SALL traditional areas. It restrains John Peter Amewu, the former MP for Hohoe, from claiming his title.

The court also stopped the Speaker of Parliament from processing any payments to Mr. Amewu. This will remain in effect until the appeal is heard and decided.

On July 29, 2024, the Ho High Court dismissed an election petition against Mr. Amewu. Justice Owoahene Acheampong ruled that the court lacked jurisdiction.

A Notice of Appeal was filed on July 31, 2024, against this decision. The application for the injunction was submitted on December 23, 2024.

Mr. Tsatsu Tsikata represented the petitioners during the hearing. He urged the court to prevent any payments to Mr. Amewu until after the appeal is resolved.

Counsel for Mr. Amewu argued that he did nothing wrong. He claimed that any issues should be directed at the Electoral Commission instead.

The three-member panel included Justice Bright Mensah, Justice Noble Nkrumah, and Justice Hasata Amaleboba. They found that the application for an injunction was valid and justified.