Counsel for EC moves case to closing without Jean Mensa being cross-examined
Jean Mensa
On Monday 8 February, Justin Amenuvor, counsel for the Electoral Commission (EC), moved to close his case in the ongoing election petition hearing following the cross-examination of the petitioner's third witness, Rojo Mettle Nunoo.
Mr. Amenuvor told the court that, given the facts tested in the case by the petitioner's witnesses who had been crossed, they did not want to bring any further evidence.
“Given the evidence of the petitioner’s witnesses under cross examination so far, of those witnesses, speaking for the 1st respondent, it is the 1st respondent’s case that we do not wish to lead any further evidence and therefore we are praying that this matter proceeds under Oder 36 Rule 43 and CI 87 rule 3 (e) 5, we hereby and on that basis close our case.”
However, the petitioner's lead counsel, Tsatsu Tsikata, objected to the lawyer's transfer to the 1st Respondent.
“Both of you can come and address to us on this matter tomorrow and we can rule on this matter,” the Chief Justice Kwesi Anin Yeboah said after hearing the initial argument.
Hearing has been adjourned to Tuesday February 9 ” for legal argument,” the Chief Justice said.
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