An Accra Fast Track High Court presided over by
Mr Justice Edward Amoako Asante, on Thursday refused to grant a request by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to stop the declaration of the result of the presidential election.
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) filed an ex-parte motion to stop the Chairman of the Electoral Commission, Dr. Kwadwo Afari-Gyan from declaring the results.
The case was filed by the NPP and its chairman Mr. Peter MacManu. They were represented by Mr Samuel Cudjoe,
However, Mr Justice Amoako Asante said the case was so important, of national interest and could destabilise the country that it could not be
heard ex-parte.
He ruled: "I see the concern raised by Mr Cudjoe but I am of the view
that today is a public holiday and vacation as well.
"Since I have a warrant to go on with the case, I think I have to proceed with the hearing of the matter.
"I hereby order the plaintiffs/applicant to serve the writ of summon as well as the motion for the interim injunction on the NDC and Prof. John Evans Atta Mills, that is the interested parties.
"Plaintiff is to file it by 1000 am by Friday and the defence is to be filed by Sunday, 4 pm.
"The said motion should be fixed for the fifth day of January, 2009."