Any hope for the NPP..??

So as tensions still try to stabilize i decided to have a short discussion with Mr. Nana Yaw Asiedu, a Lawyer and Youth-mentor, concerning the the current Plea of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the possible outcome of a court action.

Just take a little time to read what ensued between us.

ME: Hi, boss Plz is it possible that the Prez Elect (Mahama) will be changed if the court finds evidence enough that the NPP's allegations are true.?
LAWYER ASIEDU: In that scenario:
1) court will order a recount
2) the recount is done
3) EC announces (new) results
4) Winner after recount = Prez

ME: and are all these supposed to happen before January 7 2013 (i.e. before swearing in) or it can still continue after Jan 7..?
LAWYER ASIEDU: one only needs to start the lawsuit by 30th December 2012. On 7th Jan 2013, Prez Mahama will be sworn in but the case goes on till whenever.

ME: ok, so in case it goes on after swearin in (Jan 7), and it comes out the NPP is right, what then.? Does the Prez get "de-throned"..??
LAWYER ASIEDU: In theory Yes., But you begin to see the practical improbability, No? Remember, Prez JM can still win a recount by 50% plus, (even if NPP are right) & remain Prez.

ME: so i guess it will all just turn out then to be a "foolish case" after Jan 7 2012...?? Wow..! Interesting, very interesting....
LAWYER ASIEDU: Not quite. A decision to recount and a substantial result change would taint the legitimacy of Prez Mahama.

ME: oh ok...But the buttom line is, once he's sworn in, if even it turns out the NPP rather had the 50+1, he can't be "de-throned", right..?
LAWYER ASIEDU: Just saying "unlikely", NOT "impossible".

ME: wow.., thanks a lot boss... This has REALLY been an eye opener for me.. Bless u
LAWYER ASIEDU: Anytime..

Any comments..??
P.S. U may also post questions u wish i ask Lawyer Asiedu. Cheers...!!!

By: Julius Ofori Boadu (JOB)
(juliusboadu@gmail.com)
Twitter: @CwesiOfori