Here are the grounds on which Keche Andrew’s wife was disqualified by the EC

On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, a Sekondi High Court restrained Joana Gyan Cudjoe, wife of musician Keche Andrew, from presenting herself as the elected NDC parliamentary candidate for Amenfi Central until further notice.

The court also prohibited the NDC and the Electoral Commission (EC) from recognising her as the duly elected candidate following a contestation by some five complainants.

The plaintiffs, Gyedu Frimpong, Akubilla Daniel, Enock Ntiamoh, Isaac Twum, and Doris Aidoo, sued Joana Cudjoe, the NDC, and the EC, arguing that she does not qualify for the position.

In response, the Electoral Commission confirmed it would adhere to the court order and cease recognising Joana Gyan as the parliamentary candidate.

In a letter dated October 10, 2024, the Deputy Chairman of Operations Samuel Tettey informed Gyan Cudjoe and the public of her disqualification.

But what are the basis for her disqualification?

Joana Gyan Cudjoe’s disqualification stems from allegations of forgery related to her voter ID and NDC party card, as stated in the petition presented to the court.

The petition contends that to qualify for the NDC's national primary elections, Mrs Cudjoe must possess a valid national voter identification card, which they claim she obtained illegally.

It noted that the Voter ID she submitted contained 11 digits, deviating from the standard 10 digits required under the Public Elections Regulations.

Additionally, discrepancies were found between the voter ID numbers on her membership ID card (67610125841 and 67610125891); The voter ID number given to Joana Cudjoe is the voter ID for one Seidu Bala (6761012589) and one-digit was added to the number (1).

Is there any hope for Joana Gyan Cudjoe?

A source at the EC who spoke to GhanaWeb indicated that if Joana Gyan can rectify the issues within the set timelines, she still has a chance to proceed with her candidacy.





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