Tsatsu Tsikata calls for reparations for SALL residents disenfranchised in 2020 elections
via GhanaWeb2 hours ago2 min read
Veteran Ghanaian lawyer Tsatsu Tsikata has advocated for reparations for residents of the Santrofi, Akpafu, Lolobi, and Likpe SALL traditional areas, citing their disenfranchisement during the 2020 general elections as a significant and unresolved injustice. Speaking at an honorary lecture organized by the UPSA Law School on April 15, 2026, Tsikata argued that these communities were denied their constitutional right to vote and parliamentary representation. He stated that the consequences of this disenfranchisement extend beyond the electoral process, emphasizing that a winner was declared in the Hohoe Constituency despite SALL residents being prevented from voting there, leading to a period without parliamentary representation for them. Tsikata described this situation as an affront to the Republic and a violation of fundamental human rights. He noted that while a Guan District and Constituency have since been created, these measures do not fully address the injustice. Tsikata reiterated that the communities are owed reparation for the period they lacked parliamentary representation and access to resources. He also mentioned ongoing legal efforts to seek redress, with the matter currently before the Supreme Court, and criticized inconsistencies in judicial decisions regarding electoral disputes.
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