Ghana Court Delay Sparks "Justice Denied" Fears in Key Election Case

Ghana's parliamentary Minority Leader has publicly criticized a court for missing its own deadlines. Alexander Afenyo-Markin says the delays threaten public trust in the legal system. The case involves a dispute over the parliamentary election result in Kpandai. The High Court in Tamale is handling the petition but has not ruled within its scheduled timeframe. Afenyo-Markin warned that such postponements create a perception of "justice denied." He stressed that timely court rulings are essential for democracy, especially for election challenges. The unresolved case leaves the Kpandai constituency without a confirmed Member of Parliament. This delay affects local representation in Ghana's government.