THE REPUBLIC vs. THE MUNICIPAL CHIEF EXECUTIVE LA NKWANTANANG MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY MADINA, ACCRA (RESPONDENT) EX PARTE MR. O. G. BROBBEY (APPLICANT)

On the 17th December 2018, the applicant herein caused to be filed against the respondent in this matter, an application for judicial review in the nature of an order for mandamus to issue against the respondent herein for basically two reliefs: an order compelling the respondent to give formal document or agreement evidencing his right, title and interest in the stores numbered 148, 149, 150 and 151; and, an order compelling the respondent to remove container shops which have been unlawfully placed at the entrance of his store. It is interesting to note that the motion with its supporting affidavit was served on the respondent on the 14th March 2019 but the respondent not only refused to show up in court but failed to file any response to the process served on him. As a result the matter was adjourned and a hearing notice served on the respondent to appear on the 15th April, 2019. Yet, the respondent refused to show up despite the service of a hearing notice on him on the 5th April, ...