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Minority raises concern over delay in releasing judgement on Kpandai election case
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The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo Markin, has raised serious concerns about the handling of the Kpandai parliamentary election petition by the Tamale High Court.
He criticised the court for failing to release its written judgement after announcing an order that nullified the Kpandai parliamentary results.
The Tamale High Court presided over by Justice Emmanuel Bart Plange Brew, recently issued an order which sought to cancel the entire 2024 Kpandai parliamentary election.
The order directed the Electoral Commission to conduct a fresh election within 30 days.
Mathew Nyindam won the Kpandai seat with 27,947 votes against 24,213.
The petition before the court challenged results from only 41 out of 152 polling stations, covering about 500 votes. The Minority says this raises questions about the legal basis for cancelling the entire constituency result.
In a statement, the Minority Leader explained that the judge promised to release the full judgement on 28 November 2025 but failed to do so.
He noted that lawyers for Mr. Nyindam wrote to the court on 24 November requesting a certified copy of the judgement and later wrote again on 28 November, but both requests received no response.
He said the delay is preventing the legal team from proceeding with an appeal and is affecting the ability of the Electoral Commission to respond to the court’s order.
He warned that the situation is creating doubt about the transparency and validity of the ruling.
Alexander stressed that without the written judgement, the appellate process cannot work.
He urged the judge to release the full reasons behind the decision so that the matter can be properly reviewed.
He stated that decisions affecting an entire constituency and the composition of Parliament must meet the highest standards of transparency.
He added that the people of Kpandai deserve clarity and that Hon Nyindam cannot be expected to challenge the ruling without access to the judge’s reasoning.
The Minority is calling for the immediate release of the written judgement to ensure fairness, uphold the rule of law, and maintain confidence in the judicial system.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested former professional boxer Michael Ayitey Okai, popularly known as “Ayitey Powers,” over an alleged threat of death against the Director-General of the National Sports Authority, Yaw Ampofo.
According to the Police, the 46-year-old former boxer was arrested on Monday, August 24, 2026, in connection with the alleged threat.
The Police said the arrest followed a video circulating on social media in which Ayitey Powers is alleged to have issued the threat against Mr Ampofo.
He is currently in Police custody and is assisting with investigations.
The Accra Regional Police Command said investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged threat and determine the appropriate action to be taken in accordance with the law.
The Command has urged the public to refrain from sharing unverified information about the matter while the investigation continues.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Minority Leader in Parliament Alexander Afenyo Markin has sued the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, and Multimedia Group Limited over alleged defamatory comments made against him on the Newsfile programme.
In a writ filed at the High Court in Accra, Mr Afenyo Markin is seeking GH¢15 million in damages, an apology and retraction of the statements, among other reliefs.
The suit follows comments allegedly made by Mr Gyamfi during the Saturday, August 22, 2026 edition of Newsfile, hosted by Samson Lardy Anyenini.
According to the statement of claim, Mr Gyamfi described Mr Afenyo Markin as an “extortionist” while responding to a question about GoldBod’s reported profits and its position on losses arising from its operations.
The plaintiff claims that Mr Gyamfi repeated the allegation when the host sought clarification on whether he stood by the description.
Mr Afenyo Markin further claims that Mr Gyamfi challenged him to sue him and insisted that the allegation was true.
The plaintiff argues that the statements created the impression that he engages in extortion, uses his political influence to put improper pressure on public institutions and officials, and conducts himself in a manner inconsistent with the standards expected of a lawyer and public office holder.
He denies the allegations and maintains that he is not an extortionist and has never engaged in the conduct alleged by Mr Gyamfi.
The Minority Leader also argues that the comments were made maliciously and were presented as facts without evidence being disclosed.
He claims the statements have damaged his reputation, professional standing and public image, particularly because of his position as a senior political figure and legal practitioner.
The suit also names Multimedia Group Limited as a defendant because, according to the plaintiff, the alleged defamatory comments were broadcast through JoyNews and subsequently circulated on social media platforms, including X, Facebook and YouTube.
Mr Afenyo Markin claims Multimedia failed to stop the comments or deactivate Mr Gyamfi’s microphone after the allegations were made.
He is therefore asking the court to award him general, aggravated and exemplary damages, as well as GH¢15 million in compensation and legal costs.
He is also seeking an order compelling the defendants to issue a full, unconditional and unequivocal retraction and public apology.
The plaintiff wants the apology and retraction to be given similar prominence and reach as the original publication, including through JoyNews and the social media platforms where the comments were disseminated.
He is further seeking a permanent injunction preventing the defendants from repeating the alleged defamatory statements or words with a similar meaning.
The writ requires the defendants to enter an appearance within eight days after being served.
It warns that failure to do so could result in judgment being entered in their absence.
The case was filed by lawyer Paa Kwesi Abaidoo of Dehyena Chambers on behalf of Mr Afenyo Markin.
By: Jacob Aggrey
