Ghana’s opposition leader and former President, John Mahama has disagreed with the process and ruling of the Supreme Court on his petition challenging the results of last years’ presidential election.
But he said he is legally bound by the decision of the court.
On Thursday, the Supreme Court upheld Nana Akufo-Addo’s victory, disregarding all allegations of irregularities on the basis that the opposition leader had failed to prove that none of the candidates had reached the over 50% threshold required to win the presidential election in the first round.
Mr. Mahama expressed disappointment to the court’s verdict, arguing that the head of the electoral commission, Jean Mensa, did not testify on alleged irregularities.
However, the commission had also said that alterations of declared results by the electoral commission had not significantly impacted the result.
According to the court, the declaration of the results was therefore legal and represented the will of the people.
