General News of Thursday, 11 February 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comSupreme Court throws out Mahama's request to cross-examine Jean MensaChairperson of the Electoral Commission, Jean MensaJean Mensa, the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission will not undergo cross-examination, the Supreme Court has ruled. The court after listening and weighing the submissions of the counsels for the petitioner and first and second respondents has declared that Jean Mensa and McManu cannot be compelled to testify. "We are reminded to state that our jurisdiction invoked in this election petition is limited jurisdiction clearly circumscribed by law. We do not intend to extend our mandate beyond what the law requires of us in such petitions brought under article 67 clause 1. "Accordingly, we hereby overrule the objection raised by the counsel for the petitioner against the decision of the respondents declining to adduce testimonies in this petition", the Chief Justice said.

Source: GhanaWeb February 11, 2021 10:04 UTC