Bernard Mornah sues EC; seeks order to be added to 2024 Presidential list

The flagbearer of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Bernard Anbataayela Mornah has filed a Judicial review action at the High Court against the Electoral Commission seeking among others an order to quash its decision that disqualified him from contesting in the 2024 Presidential elections.

He is also seeking an order of mandamus to compel the Electoral Commission to clear him as a duly nominated candidate of his party to contest the 2024 election.

Mr Mornah, who had filed to contest, was disqualified by the EC among 10 others for their failure to correct errors on their nomination forms.

At a Press conference, the EC Boss Jean Mensa noted that Mr. Monah had incomplete supporter details and that he violated the electoral rules by using registered voters from one district to support nominations in other districts.

Mr Mornah however disagrees with the above and avers that the decision by the EC to disqualify him was taken in breach of the hearing rule of natural justice was procedurally improper and the same was irrational per the Wednesbury rule.

He is thus seeking the court to issue the writs of certiorari and mandamus directed at the EC and also restrain the electoral management body from proceeding to print the Presidential ballot papers until he is declared a duly nominated candidate to contest.

Below is the court document;