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NYAME AND ANOTHER
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MENSAH AND ANOTHER

(1979) JELR 63580 (HC)

High Court 4 Jun 1979 Ghana
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- The plaintiffs issued a joint originating summons asking whether Joseph Henry Mensah is qualified to file nomination papers as a candidate for the parliamentary elections. - The plaintiffs argue that Mensah is disqualified from being elec

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Judges:HAYFRON J.
Counsel:F. A. ANTO BONSU (ANTWI NIMOH WITH HIM) FOR THE PLAINTIFFS; W. Y. OPPONG FOR THE FIRST DEFENDANT.,NO APPEARANCE BY OR FOR THE SECOND DEFENDANT.
Other Citations:[1978] GLR 338

HAYFRON J.: On 27 April 1979, the plaintiffs issued a joint originating summons asking for the determination of the following questions:

“(1) Whether, upon the true construction of the Elections and Public Offices Disqualification Decree, 1978 (S.M.C.D. 206) and the Elections and Public Offices Disqualification (Disqualified Persons) Decree, 1978 (S.M.C.D. 216), Joseph Henry Mensah is qualified to file nomination papers as Popular Front Party candidate for Sunyani Constituency for the forthcoming parliamentary elections.

(2) Whether or not such filing of his nomination papers as Popular Front Party candidate for Sunyani Constituency for the forthcoming parliamentary elections is also (a) valid or (b) void.”

They also asked for other reliefs.

In support of the originating summons the first plaintiff acting for herself and the second plaintiff filed an affidavit stating, inter alia:

“(2) That I have the power and consent of the second plaintiff to swear to this affidavit.

(3) That I am the …

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