Petitioner in the 2020 election petition has closed his case after cross-examination of his third witness Rojo Mettle-Nunoo by lawyers for the respondents, the Electoral Commission and President Akufo-Addo.
Mr Tsatsu Tsikata indicated that they are not calling further witnesses.
Following the submission by Mr Tsikata, Counsel for the EC, Justin Amenuvor also announced closure of their case saying they did not wish to call any witnesses.
He asked the petitioners to treat the witness statement of the EC as hearsay evidence.
He prayed the court to proceed with the case under Order 36 rule 4 (3) and CI 87.
The second respondent’s lawyer, Akoto Ampaw, also submitted that the Petitioner has not led any substantial evidence for which they will have to call their witness.
This was strongly objected to by Mr Tsikata who argued that counsel for the EC cannot make that proposal to the court. He said the Rule referred to by Mr Amenuvor specifically applies to instances where the defendant elects not to adduce evidence.
Mr Tsikata argued that lawyers for the Respondents should have made their intentions known to the court during case management, but failed to do so, and elected to file a witness statement contrary to provisions under the Rule.
After several arguments, the court ordered the lawyers to file their motions to address the court on Tuesday, February 9.
