Amekudzi calls for review; hearing scheduled for today

The Supreme Court will Thursday hear an application for review by Mr Benony Tony Amekudzi, who is seeking to challenge the petition contesting the legitimacy of President John Dramani Mahama.

The original application of Mr Amekudzi, a lawyer, was thrown out by the Supreme Court on May 3, 2013 because he did not follow the rules of the court.

According to Mr Amekudzi, who filed the original application as a friend of the court (amicus curiae), the President cannot be sued while in office.

He is arguing that the judges were