A group of aggrieved Assembly Members in the Ablekuma North Municipal Assembly has secured an interlocutory injunction from the court, restraining Mr. Kalamu Adamu Musah from holding himself out as the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of the area.
The injunction follows a legal action filed by eight Assembly Members — Hon. Ibrahim Sulley, Hon. Grace Ennin, Hon. Bunyaminu Salah Maikankan, Hon. Faustina Kessewaa, Hon. Philomina Opoku-Asare, Hon. Lewis Mawuko Anku, Hon. Asiedu Joseph, and Hon. Joseph Ampomah-Asiedu — who have challenged the legitimacy of a second confirmation vote held on May 13, 2025.
In their application, the Plaintiffs seek a declaration that the said meeting, organized by the Electoral Commission (1st Defendant) to conduct a second round of voting for the confirmation of Mr. Musah (2nd Defendant) as MCE, was unlawful and in violation of the 1992 Constitution.
The suit also names Hon. Linda Akewley Ocloo (3rd Defendant), who allegedly administered the oath of office to Mr. Musah.
The Plaintiffs argue that the swearing-in ceremony was premised on an illegitimate vote and therefore null and void.
The court has granted an interim order restraining the 2nd Defendant from assuming any duties as MCE or being recognized in that capacity until the final determination of the matter.
Furthermore, the Plaintiffs are seeking a perpetual injunction against the 3rd Defendant to prevent her from recognizing Mr. Musah as MCE based on the May 13 proceedings.
The case is expected to test the procedural transparency and constitutional adherence in the appointment of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) across the country.
