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The Accra High Court, presided over by Justice Edward Twum, has made a ruling on the preliminary objections raised by the Minority in the case in which the Police Service is seeking an injunction on an intended protest by the Minority in Parliament.

The court has overruled the objection and directed the Ghana Police Service to amend their application.

Specifically, they are instructed to change the title of the case from "Republic versus the Respondents" to "Ghana Police Service versus the Respondent on the Application."

Furthermore, the court has set a date for the hearing of the injunction, which is scheduled for September 18, 2023.

This decision comes after Counsel for the Minority in Parliament raised concerns about the Police Service's capacity to seek an injunction on protests without authorization from the Attorney General.

Justice Edward Twum in ruling the Preliminary objection noted that, technicalities, such as errors in the motion's title, should not be used to delay proceedings in the interest of fairness and justice.

"In the interest of fairness and justice, it is the considered view of this court that technicalities should not be employed which has the potential to result in multiple applications and the delay of this proceeding,” Justice Edward Twum ruled.

The court further noted that, the Ghana Police Service had not violated any legislative provisions.

However, the court acknowledged the commendable effort of the Minority's Counsel in scrutinizing the application.

"This court appreciates such commendable efforts which are all geared towards the development of the law in this country,” he added.