Court of Appeal Bars Peter Amewu from Holding Hohoe MP Position Pending Final Appeal

Accra, Ghana – Top Knowledge TV | Legal & Political Desk

In a significant legal development, the Court of Appeal has restrained John Peter Amewu, Ghana’s Minister for Energy, from acting as the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Hohoe Constituency. The decision follows a pending appeal that challenges the legitimacy of his election during the 2020 parliamentary polls.

The court’s directive, issued on Monday, states that Mr. Amewu must cease all official duties and privileges associated with the Hohoe MP status until the final determination of the substantive appeal currently before the courts.

The appeal was filed by a group of residents from the Santrokofi, Akpafu, Likpe, and Lolobi (SALL) traditional areas. They argue that they were disenfranchised in the 2020 elections, as they were excluded from voting in the parliamentary election, despite being legally within the Hohoe Constituency.

The case has drawn national attention due to its implications for electoral fairness, representation, and constitutional rights.

In court, the plaintiffs maintained that allowing Mr. Amewu to continue serving as MP while the matter is under judicial review undermines the integrity of Ghana’s democracy and the judicial process.

In response, the Court of Appeal agreed that the balance of justice required that Mr. Amewu refrain from performing MP duties until the final verdict is delivered.

Legal experts have hailed the ruling as a reaffirmation of the judiciary's role in upholding the rule of law and ensuring that electoral disputes are given the due process they deserve.

The Electoral Commission, Parliament, and the Attorney General’s office are expected to review the ruling and consider its implications for representation in the affected constituency.

As it stands, the Hohoe seat remains in contention until the court delivers a conclusive judgment on the matter.