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Ernest Norgbey considering court action to get information from EC

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ashaiman Ernest Norgbey is threatening to go to court to get his request for information from the Electoral Commission (EC) granted.

Mr. Norgbey had written to the EC to demand information on how the Commission contracted the services of Dr. Ofori-Adjei, IT Consultant and Mr. A. Akrofi, Procurement Consultant; and whether the said procurement was done in accordance with Part 6 of the Public Procurement Act.

The EC however through its lawyers denied the request arguing that the fees and charges applicable for the said information is yet to be determined in accordance with law.

But Mr. Norgbey who belives the EC’s explanation is “bogus” and “untenable” says his fight remains unabated and will use the law court to seek a proper interpretation of the relevant laws pertaining to the issue.

Mr. Norgbey had based his request in accordance with the Right to Information Law.

Per a letter dated 3rd February 2020, written by Mr. Norgbey’s lawyer, Martin Kpebu and addressed to the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, the lawmaker requested in hard copy form or on a flash drive, the record of the proceedings for the said procurement.

But the EC responding to the MP through its lawyers, Amenuvor, and Associates acknowledged receipt of the MP’s request as stated in the Act.

“Our client acknowledges your clients right under both the constitution and the Right to Information, 2019 (Act 989) as you rightly stated.”

The commission further made known reasons why the request could not be granted at this point by drawing the attention of the MP to Section 75(1) of Act 989.

Source: Fiilafmonline/CitiNews

 

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