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DONALD ARTHUR V. WEST AFRICA EXAMINATION COUNCIL

(2018) JELR 107214 (HC)

High Court  •  Suit No. HR/0051/2018  •  31 Oct 2018  •  Ghana

Coram
GIFTY AGYEI ADDO, J.

Appearances
EMMANUEL BRIGHT ATOKO FOR THE APPLICANT. MAATEKI SANKAH FOR THE RESPONDENT.

Judgement
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><u>JUDGEMENT</u></strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">On 12th June, 2018, the Applicant in this case originated the instant action for judicial review in the nature of certiorari for the following reliefs against the Respondent:</p><blockquote><p style="text-align: justify;">i. A declaration that Applicant is entitled to be heard before any decision relating to the cancellation of his 2017 WASSCE results is taken.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">ii. A declaration that the decision of the Ghana Examination Committee of the West African Examinations Council taken against applicant at its 22nd Meeting was unlawful, null and void since it violated article 23 of the 1992 Constitution and a breach of the rules of natural justice.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">iii. An order to quash Respondent&#x27;s decision to cancel Applicant&#x27;s 2017 WASSCE results as the same was done in breach of the rules of natural justice.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">iv. General damages for wrongful cancellation of Applicant‟s 2017 WASSCE results.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">v. Cost including legal fees.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">AND for any further order(s) as this Honourable court may deem fit.</p></blockquote><p style="text-align: justify;">A summation of the Applicant&#x27;s grievance, per his supporting affi…</p>

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