URSULA OWUSU V. M.T.C. INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS & ANOR.
(2017) JELR 107447 (HC)
High Court
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HRCM/3/2009
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12 Jul 2017
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Ghana
Coram
GIFTY AGYEI ADDO
Appearances
OFOSUA AMAGYEI FOR THE APPLICANT.
GODWIN TAMAKLOE FOR THE 2ND RESPONDENT.
NO LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR THE 1ST RESPONDENT
Judgement
<p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><h2 class="ql-align-center">CONSENT JUDGMENT </h2><p> </p><p> </p><p>By the amended notice of originating action, the Applicant instituted this action against the Respondents for the following reliefs: </p><p>(a) A declaration that the 1st and 2nd Respondents’ termination of the Applicant’s employment on the grounds of her appearance in the media on behalf of a political party was unconstitutional, unfair and a violation of the Applicant’s right to: </p><p>i. freedom of expression; </p><p>ii. freedom of speech; and </p><p>iii. freedom of association </p><p> each of which is guaranteed under Article 21 of the 1992 Constitution; </p><p>(b) An order for the payment of the Applicant’s salary which is One Hundred and Seventeen thousand Euros (€117, 000) per annum for five (5) years, as compensatory damages for violation of Applicant’s constitutional rights; </p><p>(c) An order for the payment of punitive damages against the Respondents for the violation of Applicant’s constitutional rights and unfair termination; </p><p>(d). An order for the payment of interest on the sum total for the …</p>