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EC needs structural reforms - Kufuor - August 2013, Ghana Election News

Mahama Missing At NDC Victory Rally

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Source: Daily Graphic / 31.08.2013 - Post Election


The Spokesperson for the respondents in the presidential election petition, Nana Ato Dadzie, has described the Supreme Court’s judgement on the case as a victory for all Ghanaians.

He said although it was the National Democratic Congress (NDC) that won the court case the victory was for the whole of Ghana.

“It is Ghana that has won,” he said to journalists shortly after the verdict, and urged NDC supporters to be responsible in their jubilation.

“This victory is for all Ghanaians, it is not for NDC people alone. We are all our brothers’ keepers and we are one people,” he stressed.

Mr Dadzie described the petitioners as “our friends”, noting that they had done well but like sportsmen they had to take the defeat in good faith.

He said once there would be another election, the NPP could try its luck next time.

“Good luck to them but for now the Supreme Court has pronounced that the NDC has won the case. Mr John Mahama remains validly elected as President of the Republic of Ghana and I expect that everybody will now put his hand to the wheel”.

Petitioners’ spokesman

The spokesperson for the petitioners, Mr Akoto Ampaw, said what was clear was the court’s decision that President John Dramani Mahama was validly elected, and the petition was accordingly dismissed.

“That is the decision of the court. In terms of the specifics, we would need to study the written addresses and the summary that the President of the panel delivered. For now that is what we can say.”

On commendation of the party for the efforts it made in going to court, he said, that was fairly normal.

Mr Ampaw said he had no doubt that the case had raised very serious issues about accountability, as well as the need for the electoral process to be free of all violations.

“It is our expectation that going forward, there would be the necessary reforms. For now we can only say that this was a final indication of the court’s decision.

“We would be looking at the written opinion of the nine justices and then the petitioners would advise themselves accordingly,” he said.

Lawyer for President Mahama

For his part, President Mahama’s counsel, Mr Tony Lithur, said, “we are happy for the outcome and we look forward to a united country”.

Lawyer for NDC

Lawyer for the NDC, Mr Tsatsu Tsikata, commended the volunteers who aided the legal team of the NDC, particularly on the issue of the number of pink sheets.

On December 28, 2012, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the NPP flag bearer for Election 2012, his running mate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, and the National Chairman of the NPP, Mr Jake Obetsebi-Lamptey, filed the petition at the Supreme Court challenging the declaration of President John Dramani Mahama as winner of the election.

  1. How the Flagstaff House received election petition verdict  (31.08.2013)
  2. NPP will come back stronger in 2016 – Karbo  (31.08.2013)
  3. 'Supreme Court judgement victory for all'  (31.08.2013)
  4. FULL SPEECH: What Nana Akufo-Addo said after the verdict  (31.08.2013)
  5. Asiedu Nketia to NPP: 'Lies don’t bring about electoral reforms'  (31.08.2013)
  6. Our credibility is still solid - E.C  (31.08.2013)
  7. Praise Afari-Gyan for Ghana’s peace not Akufo-Addo - Asiedu Nketia  (31.08.2013)
  8. EC not corrupt but incompetent – Arthur K (31.08.2013)
  9. Akufo-Addo made a better speech than Mahama - Kwesi Pratt (31.08.2013)
  10. Full text: Prez Mahama's post-verdict address to the nation (31.08.2013)
  11. Election Petition has been 8 months of legal education - Karbo (31.08.2013)
  12. EC needs structural reforms - Kufuor - 31. August 2013, Ghana Election News
  13. I'm coming; Akufo-Addo tells Supreme Court (24.12.2012)
  14. Mahama Missing At NDC Victory Rally
  15. NPP assures Ghanaians of victory in Court
  16. NPP will proceed to court if the evidence is strong - Arthur K
  17. Police-state harassment a result of election fraud - NPP (24.12.2012)
  18. Press Conference On NPP's Allegations
  19. Shut Up! PNC Fires Ayariga (22.12.2012)
  20. The courts are your only option – Pianim cautions NPP (22.12.2012)
  21. Chief Justice to hear NPP & Akufo-Addo
  22. My Victory is for all Ghanaians- President Mahama
  23. NPP storms Nana house - DAILY GUIDE show damning evidence of systematic NDC vote  inflation across the country
  24. NPP likely to go to court to challenge poll results (11.12.2012)
  25. EC not above the law- Kufuor
  26. NPP to prove alleged electoral fraud later today
  27. I wish NPP were banned from Ghanaian politics - Tony Aidoo
  28. Mahama to set up transition team Monday...
  29. NPP supporters call on leadership to challenge election results
  30. Chief Justice Sets Up Complaints' Secretariats for Post Elections Petitions
  31. Joy FM journalists attacked by NPP supporters  - The Joy team is currently being held at the Nima Police Station for their own safety...
  32. No need for court- AU observer mission
  33. AU chairman to meet Akufo-Addo, Mahama
  34. 17 year-old dies celebrating NDC's victory
  35. Statement: NPP disagrees with E.C declaration of results (10.12.2012)
  36. Mahama should build nation through all-inclusive gov't - Ayariga
  37. Profile of Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama
  38. Election 2012: Mahama retires Akufo-Addo
  39. Raymond blasts Jake over threat to annul results
  40. I am overwhelmed by the victory - Prez Mahama 
  41. Thousands jubilate in President Mahama's victory  .


  1. For all other Election News (from 10th December) - See Main Page - 
  2. NDC supporters throng party Headquarters
  3. Ghana election: Opposition NPP alleges vote fraud
  4. Heavy security presence at EC 
  5. NPP have problem with maths- Asiedu Nketia
  6. PPP calls on EC to delay announcement
  7. We will investigate credible claims if possible- EC
  8. ‘NDC will win to continue the Better Ghana Agenda’
  9. NPP sweeps Tema Parliamentary Seats
  10. Dec. 7 polls: 28 women elected as MPs
  11. NPP Charges Polling Agents
  12. Obasanjo describes Ghana’s election as transparent, free and fair
  13. Appiah Ofori: Why Npp Will Lose
  14. Statement: NDC lauds Peace Council timely intervention
  15. CODEO Commends E.C And Ghanaians
  16. NPP’s Ayikoi Otoo loses Krowor, refuses to concede
  17. PRESS RELEASE!! Movement for Mahama
  18. Election 2012: Joy Fm calls for Mahama
  19. NPC condemns NPP for declaring election results 
  20. NDC urges members to be calm and wait for EC results
  21. President Has Narrow Lead as Second Day of Voting Finishes
  22. Election Winner to be known today (09.12.2012)
  23. Stay calm NDC is ahead - Asiedu Nketia
  24. Presidential and parliamentary election produces amazing outcome in Western Region
  25. Defeated parliamentary candidates contest defeat
  26. EC denies engaging Israeli company to transmit results
  27. Ablekuma North: Machomen burn ballot papers
  28. Ningo residents angry over E.T. Mensah’s win 
  29. Election results can't be doctored - Afari-Gyan
  30. 2 ballot boxes missing at Zabzugu
  31. NPP claims Akufo-Addo cruising with 51.8%, Hannah Tetteh denies losing
  32. Moses Asaga lose Nabdam seat to Boniface Agambilla
  33. NPP supporters besiege private property in Ayawaso-West Wuogon
  34. NDC tells EC to rectify electoral hitches 
  35. Voting to resume in polling stations where verification machines failed 
  36. Agyarko sure of NPP victory
  37. PPP performance very disappointing - Chairman...
  38. Ablekuma West: Ursula & Victoria claim to be winning...
  39. NPP: Only 1% of polling stations vote today
  40. NPP Reminds NDC
  41. Ghana election: Voting enters second day (08.12.2012)
  42. Mike Hammah loses Efutu seat
  43. Nkrumah & Afeku lose, Bissiw, Jamal win
  44. ET Mensah denies losing seat
  45. NDC Urges Followers To Be Vigilant
  46. Adwoa Sarfo reportedly cruising to victory
  47. Ghana decides 2012: Provisional results 
  48. Close of Polls: CODEO Situational Report 
  49. NPP statement: Prez Mahama is interfering in electoral matters
  50. Vote so you are not governed by fools - Mahama
  51. PNC Chairman dead in fatal accident, EC officials injured
  52. Let people with valid IDs vote; verification or not - Prez Mahama
  53. Early voting in Kumasi characterized by long queues
  54. Majority of electorates in Ho likely to vote by mid-day
  55. Voting process delayed in Dome- Kwabenya
  56. Voting delays at Anyaa sowutuom
  57. Former Prez Rawlings casts his ballot at PWD I centre
  58. Ghana is bigger and more important than any of us- Prez Mahama
  59.  Voting takes off at all centres


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