National Security has halted the Ghana Weightlifting Federation elections due to defiance against a court injunction. The election was to take place on March 8, 2025, despite claims of illegal practices raised by Michael Nii Annan Yarboi. The intervention was prompted by disturbances among candidate supporters, emphasizing the need for legal compliance in the electoral process.
The Ghana Weightlifting Federation’s elective congress election has been suspended by National Security officials due to the Federation’s defiance of a court order. The disruption follows an injunction filed by former NDC Parliamentary Aspirant Michael Nii Annan Yarboi concerning alleged electoral malpractices.
Marie Korkor Agbah-Hughes, a Ghanaian female weightlifter, stated in a JoySports interview that the Federation was served an injunction notice from the Accra High Court. Despite this legal setback, the Federation proceeded with plans to conduct the election on March 8, 2025, resulting in the abrupt halt of the proceedings.
Agbah-Hughes highlighted that the elections were deemed illegal due to the election committee’s actions. The board’s term expired on February 18, yet the elections were still being planned. The situation escalated, with Jerry Ahmed Shaib and Michael Nii Yarboi Annan competing for the presidential role amid rising tensions between their supporters.
National Security officials arrived at the election venue following a disturbance among the candidate supporters. The source of their arrival remains unclear, but they mandated an immediate cessation of the election process once order was restored.
In summary, the planned election for the Ghana Weightlifting Federation was halted by National Security after defiance of a court order. With an injunction cited due to electoral malpractices, the situation escalated significantly, prompting intervention. The authority’s action underscores the importance of adhering to legal proceedings in organizational governance.
Original Source: www.ghanaweb.com
