“I disagree with the approach of the demo and the ruling of the Supreme Court” – Mahama [ARTICLE]

In accordance to him, the ruling of the apex court has set a bad precedent, particularly the simple fact that it shielded the Electoral Fee chairperson all through the proceedings from testifying to account to Ghanaians as to how she ran the December 7 elections and how she arrived at the effects declared.

“Much as I am knowledgeable that we are lawfully sure by the decision of the Supreme Court docket, I disagree with the procedure of the trial and the ruling of the court docket,” Mr. Mahama stated in an address to the nation on Thursday, March 4, 2021.

He urged NDC supporters not to lose hope, assuring the nation that they will not vacation resort to violence or any hostile exercise to mar the peace and balance of the country.

The Supreme Court on Thursday, March 4, 2021, dismissed the election petition brought by NDC’s presidential prospect in the final year’s election, expressing it lacks benefit.

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The Supreme Court docket upheld the results of the 2020 presidential election, declaring the petitioner failed to verify that the winner, President Akufo-Addo did not cross the constitutionally essential threshold of more than 50 p.c of the legitimate votes forged.

The ruling implies President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will carry on in place of work as President right until his next expression is more than.

Nana Akufo-Addo polled 51.3 per cent of the valid votes, in accordance to figures from the Electoral Commission while the petitioner, Mr. John Mahama, polled 47 p.c.

Delivering the judgment, Chief Justice Anin-Yeboah said: “the petition is dismissed as devoid of merit..”