A petition challenging the eligibility of Nana Ama Dokua Asiamah-Adjei, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Okaikwei North, to vote in the constituency was dismissed by the court on Thursday, clearing the way for her candidacy in the upcoming elections.

The petition, filed by Kingsley Anyamasah during the recent voter register exhibition, questioned Asiamah-Adjei’s eligibility.

Asiamah-Adjei, who is currently the Member of Parliament (MP) for Akuapem North, decided not to seek re-election in her current constituency, instead securing the NPP’s nomination for Okaikwei North in December 2023.

Her counsel, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, expressed satisfaction with the court’s ruling.

“The case against Dokua has been dismissed. She’s the legitimate parliamentary candidate for the NPP in Okaikwei North,” he told the press following the hearing.

Asiamah-Adjei’s victory in court is a significant boost for her campaign, as she now moves forward unencumbered by legal challenges, strengthening her position in the tightly contested Okaikwei North constituency.