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LUGUTERAH
V.
THE INTERIM ELECTORAL COMMISSIONER

(1970) JELR 67225 (HC)

High Court 23 Mar 1970 Ghana
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- The plaintiff is seeking an interim injunction to stop the defendant from holding a parliamentary election in the Chiana-Paga constituency until the lawsuit is resolved. - The plaintiff's claim is for a declaration that he be declared the

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Judges:KINGSLEY-NYINAH J.
Counsel:S. A. OKUDZETO FOR THE APPLICANT; GEORGE AIKINS STATE ATTORNEY FOR THE RESPONDENT.
Other Citations:[1971] 1 GLR 109

KINGSLEY-NYINAH J: This is an application at the instance of the plaintiff, “praying for an order for interim injunction to restrain the defendant, his agents and servants from holding a parliamentary election in the Chiana-Paga constituency pending the hearing and determination of the suit herein.”

In the substantive action upon which this instant motion is based, the plaintiff’s claim against the defendant is for:

“(a) A declaration that he be declared elected member of Parliament for Chiana-Paga constituency.

(b) An injunction against the defendant, from holding an election in the Chiana-Paga Constituency pending the dissolution of Parliament.”

The plaintiff’s action is well founded for, article 76 (1) of the Constitution, 1969, provides that:

“76. (1) The High Court of Justice shall have jurisdiction to hear and determine any question whether

(a) any person has been validly elected as member of the National Assembly or the seat of any member has become vacant.”

While the plaintiff’s act…

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