Ruling of the NUGS judicial board on the case brought before it by the women's commissioner for the inclusion of wocoms into the national executive council of NUGS.
The jurisdiction of the Board is in relation to all matters affecting the interpretation and enforcement of this Constitution as per 57(c)
The petitioner is in court seeking that the NUGS Women Commissioner be declared as a member of NEC and any other remedy it deems fit. We are mindful of the fact that chapter 3 of the NUGS constitution which contains the structure of NUGS is an entrenched provision and the constitution provides for the amendment of such provision strickly under chapter 10.
We how ever unanimously share in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th arguments of the council and believe women position ought to be safeguarded at NEC and not given the leeway which may end up with no representation.
We therefore order that;
1.Pursuant to chapter 10, amendment procedures are initiated as soon as possible.
2. That the petitioner submit a proposal for the amendment to the General Secretary of NUGS who shall upon receipt of the proposal communicate with the President to call for a NEC Meeting within 3weeks from receipt of the proposal for advice as required by 94(c).
3. It is further ordered that the proposal be sent to member institutions at least a week after the NEC Meeting and an emergency CC be called by the PRESIDENT 2weeks after the expiration of the 1month to set up the 5member committee.
4. The court further order that, the 5member committee be set up at the next CC meeting in pursuance to article 94(d).
5. We finally order that, the debate and vote on the proposal be taken at the next Congress.
It must be noted that, failure or delay by any officer or body of NUGS constitutes Contempt of the orders of this court and appropriate sanctions shall be duly handed.
Heard by:
His Lordship Paul Addah
Justice Lenin Anane-Adjei
Justice Awurama Kyei-Baffour
Date: 28th February,2015
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