The Supreme Court has scheduled 28 January 2026, to deliver its ruling on whether to quash the High Court judgment that annulled the 2024 parliamentary election results for Kpandai in the Northern Region.
A five-member panel, comprising Justices Gabriel Pwamang, Omoro Tanko, Yonny Kulendi, Samuel Asiedu, and Henry Anthony Kwofie, heard arguments on an application invoking the court’s supervisory jurisdiction to overturn the 24 November 2025, High Court decision in Tamale.
Applicant Argues High Court Lacked Jurisdiction
Counsel for the applicant, Gary Nimako Marfo, told the Supreme Court that the petition filed at the High Court on 25 January 2025, was outside the constitutionally mandated filing period.
He explained that the Electoral Commission gazetted the official Kpandai results on 24 December 2024, and that under Article 99 of the Constitution, a petition must be filed within 21 days. “The law provides the timelines within which a petition can be filed and before the High Court can be grounded with jurisdiction, and that is 21 days after gazette of the official results,” he argued.
Marfo further contended that the High Court assumed jurisdiction outside the statutory scope, in breach of Section 18 of PNDC Law 284, and described the alleged error as “so apparent on the face of the record” that the Supreme Court should quash the judgment.
Opposition Argues Correct Gazette Date Was Used
Opposing the application, counsel for the first interested party, Sika Abla Addo, said the applicant was selectively relying on gazette notifications. She noted that two gazettes were relevant — dated December 24, 2024, and January 6, 2025 — and argued that the January 6 gazette should govern the filing period.
“The High Court was satisfied that there was a gazette notification on January 6, 2025, and it was on the back of this that the court assumed jurisdiction, proceeded to hear the matter, and delivered a judgment,” Ms. Addo submitted.
Electoral Commission Defends Gazette Process
Counsel for the Electoral Commission, Justin Amenuvor, told the court that in previous election cases, gazettes circulated online were considered official. He said he had personally verified the relevant gazette at the Assembly Press when the Kpandai petition arose.
The Supreme Court has adjourned the case for ruling on January 28, 2026. The outcome will determine whether the annulment of the Kpandai parliamentary election result stands or is overturned.
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