[ 2012-06-14 ]

EC to decide on date for biometric registration in Akuse
The Electoral Commission of Ghana will decide on a
date to commence biometric registration in Akuse
and neighbouring towns following a Supreme Court
ruling on the town’s demarcation.

Director of Public Affairs at the Commission,
Christian Owusu Parry said Executive Members of
the Commission will decide on a date after they
have studied the final ruling.

“The EC will have to get a copy of the ruling and
study it in order to inform their final decision
on the six electoral areas there.” Mr. Parry
stated.

A long legal battle ended on Wednesday when the
Supreme Court ruled that Akuse should be placed
under the Lower Manya District of the Eastern
Region.

Before the ruling, the Court presided over by
Justice William Atuguba, said the 1983 law that
put Akuse under the Osudoku jurisdiction failed to
make recommendations as to whether it was under
Dangbe West or Manya Krobo.

The Supreme Court upheld reliefs sought by the
plaintiffs and declared as null and void the
designation of Akuse as part of the Greater Accra
Region.

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