Justice of the High Court, Dr Richmond Osei-Hwere is advocating for swift adjudication of election petitions related to parliamentary disputes.
According to him, the current prolonged system in resolving electoral disputes emerging from parliamentary elections constitutes justice denied and requires immediate action.
Speaking at a conference on the judiciary and peaceful election he said "In the interest of justice, electoral disputes should be adjudicated promptly."
"The right to fair hearing demands expeditious legal proceedings. The maxim 'justice delayed is justice denied' requires election petitions to be heard and determined promptly,” he said.
Justice Dr Osei-Hwere explained that delays undermine elected officials' legitimacy, fueling speculation.
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