URSULA OWUSU vs. M.T.C. INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS AND ANOTHER

By the amended notice of originating action, the Applicant instituted this action against the Respondents for the following reliefs: (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: i. freedom of expression; ii. freedom of speech; and iii. freedom of association each of which is guaranteed under Article 21 of the 1992 Constitution; (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; (c) An order for the payment of punitive damages against the Respondents for the violation of Applicant’s constitutional rights and unfair termination; (d). An order for the payment of interest on the sum total for the...