Kpandai Parliamentary Rerun to Proceed Despite Pending Applications
Parliament and all state institutions are legally obligated to respect High Court rulings, including those mandating parliamentary election reruns, legal practitioner Kwame Akuffo has stated.
Speaking on Newsfile, Mr. Akuffo emphasized that the judiciary’s decisions remain binding until formally overturned or suspended. He cautioned against any attempts to undermine these rulings.
“Parliament has no entitlement to undermine the integrity of a binding judgment. Until the judgment is suspended, or vacated, that judgment is binding on Parliament,” he noted.
His comments follow ongoing debate regarding the implementation of a High Court order for a rerun in a specific constituency, a situation attracting significant attention from Ghana’s political landscape.
Mr. Akuffo explained that even with applications filed to halt the execution of such rulings, the constitutional process must continue uninterrupted. He drew a parallel to chieftaincy matters, where a chief continues to perform their duties until a formal injunction is granted.
“Even with respect to Chieftaincy matters, when there is an application for an injunction, unless a formal order has been obtained, the chief will continue working,” he said. He further warned that delays caused by pending applications could create significant confusion, particularly during crucial moments like a presidential swearing-in.
Referencing previous judicial opinions from Justices Ahmad Tanko and Colendi, the lawyer argued that in constitutional matters, simply filing a case should not be enough to stop the “constitutional clockwork.”
“The clock was constitutionally correct. Whether it was convenient or practical for governance is another matter,” he added.
While applications to restrain the execution of the High Court judgment have been filed, the Speaker of Parliament has indicated the constitutional process will proceed. The Electoral Commission (EC) has also announced a rerun for the Kpandai Constituency Parliamentary Election, scheduled for Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
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