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Lawyers of Dr. Zanetor Rawlings have filed a motion for the dismissal of the case challenging her eligibility to represent the National Democratic Congress (NDC) as a Parliamentary Candidate for the Klottey-Korle Constituency in the November elections.

Dr. Zanetor’s eligibility is being challenged by the incumbent MP for the Constituency, Nii Armah Ashitey.

 Nii Armah Ashietey and one Nii John Coleman (who also lost in the primary) filed a suit praying the Court to prevent Dr. Rawlings from holding herself out as Parliamentary Candidate-elect for the constituency on the ticket of the NDC. 

In the suit, the two claimed Dr. Zanetor’s election was unlawful because she is not a registered voter.
Nii John Coleman has since pulled out of the case leaving Ashietey alone. According to the motion filed by Dr. Zanetor’s counsel, the High Court lacked jurisdiction over the matter due to the constitutional interpretation being sought.

They further argued that the entire action brought before the court is premature. The High Court last month dismissed a similar motion brought by Zanetor Rawlings.