They have among other things held nationwide protests to register their displeasure at the result of the December polls. But Kweku Baako maintains that by law, it is only the aggrieved loser, in this case, former President Mahama who can challenge the verdict in court. 99 has introduced a new Rule 69BA which effectively prohibits joinder or intervener of a person not stated in the Presidential Election Petition as a petitioner or respondent. "The question is: can the petition be brought by more than one Ghanaian citizen? " IN OTHER WORDS, THE ELECTION MAY BE CHALLENGED ONLY BY THE PERSON WHO ALLEGES THAT HE WAS THE WINNER AT THE ELECTION"(All caps- mine),” Baako added.

Source: GhanaWeb December 29, 2020 14:48 UTC