The petitioner in the just ended 2020 Election Petition, John Dramani Mahama, has sent words of encouragement to members of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) after the Supreme Court's ruling which dismissed his case.
The ruling which was read by Chief Justice Anin Yeboah stated that "the petitioner did not demonstrate how the alleged errors affected the validity of the declaration on the 9th. The petitioner has not produced any evidence . . . we have therefore no reason to order a re-run, we accordingly dismiss the petition" Click to read
Speaking at a press conference after the ruling, the former President urged his supporters not to "lose hope or despair"
"I am very much aware that there are millions watching and listening to me who are disappointed at the outcome of this case. For those millions, like myself, who held out hope that our democracy would be advanced by the process and outcome of this petition, you must be disappointed. But I encourage you to hold your heads up high and channel your disappointment into hard work that will ensure that, come next election, we will achieve a truly transparent and fair election, which we all as Ghanaians can be proud of" he said.
Adding, "to the millions of NDC supporters who have stood by me, my running mate, Professor Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang, our National Chairman, General Secretary, Campaign Chairman, FEC, NEC, Parliamentary Candidates, Sponsors and all activists and supporters who gave their all in the hope that we will win and form the next government to save our nation and meet your aspirations, do not despair at this outcome. I repeat. Do not despair! Never, ever lose hope. The NDC will survive and grow from strength to strength. The sun may have set on our hopes for the just ended election today, but it will rise tomorrow and illuminate our path to a better outcome next time around".
Source: Peacefmonline.com
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The beginning NDC didn't tell the truth to their party a Ghana as a whole. The Ex-President,General Secretary and Mr.Otukorno told NDC had won the 2020 election.. Demonstration to demonstrations including MPs at Parliament. Latter part NDC couldn't provide a single evidence to the Supreme Court. The verdict have been read for about 2hours. The re-run is dismissed. The The Ex-President and NDC in general should apologize to the Supreme Court and Ghanaian for waisted of time of their petition
Peaceful words from a gentleman. Well done Mr Mahama. You have fought a good fight. The whole world now knows the type of JUDGES parading as supreme court judges. Very funny and interesting times. Stay cool. It shall all come to pass sometime someday.