Disqualified People’s National Convention (PNC) flagbearer, Bernard Mornah, has appealed to His Eminence Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, the National Chief Imam, to intervene on his behalf to be allowed to contest the December elections.
He has reaffirmed his determination to contest the Electoral Commission’s (EC) decision to bar him from the December 7 polls.
During a courtesy visit to the National Chief Imam, His Eminence Sheikh Osman Nuhu Shaributu, Mr. Mornah expressed concern that the EC’s actions could destabilize the nation. He described the Commission’s decision as an “injustice” against their party.
He stated stated that his visit was intended to alert the EC to the potential risks of its actions, noting that while the PNC would not resort to violence, the Commission’s behavior could lead the country into a crisis.
He pointed out that becoming a party leader requires extensive travel across the country’s sixteen regions, involving not only financial resources but also prayers for safety. According to him, being chosen as a political leader is a significant achievement, and dismissing this with a mere statement from the EC is an affront to the PNC, which could have broader consequences for the nation.
Mr. Mornah emphasized that the PNC had complied with all constitutional requirements under Articles 42 and 62. Yet, the EC disqualified him without due process. He urged the Chief Imam to speak with the EC, as maintaining peace is a shared responsibility.
Bernard Mornah has taken the matter to court, seeking a reversal of the decision, with a verdict expected from an Accra High Court on Monday, October 7.
Meanwhile, Bernard Mornah has called for reforms to electoral laws, particularly advocating against the EC’s practice of charging filing fees from presidential candidates.
