Avoidance of multiplicity of suits Is the person sought to be joined, or seeking to join, a necessary party i.e. one whose presence will lead to an effectual and complete adjudication of the matter in controversy before the court. Or one whose exclusion will see aspects of the cause or matter unadjudicated upon. It has been urged on this court by the applicant that they are an interested party, having sponsored the 1st respondent and supported him with resources and personnel. Their interest in the action is captured in paragraphs 14-16 of the supplementary affidavit in support as follows; 14. That having on 9th December 2012 been declared the winner of the 2012 Presidential elections, 1st Respondent has on 7th January 2013, been in as President of the Republic of Ghana and is exercising the functions of the said office. 15. That 1st Respondent in consultation with Applicant on whose platform 1st Respondent contested and won the election is in the process of forming a government and Applicant is hereby seeking to protect its interest as the party in government.
Avoidance of multiplicity of suits Is the person sought to be joined, or seeking to join, a necessary party i.e. one whose presence will lead to an effectual and complete adjudication of the matter in controversy before the court. Or one whose exclusion will see aspects of the cause or matter unadjudicated upon. It has been urged on this court by the applicant that they are an interested party, having sponsored the 1st respondent and supported him with resources and personnel. Their interest in the action is captured in paragraphs 14-16 of the supplementary affidavit in support as follows; 14. That having on 9th December 2012 been declared the winner of the 2012 Presidential elections, 1st Respondent has on 7th January 2013, been in as President of the Republic of Ghana and is exercising the functions of the said office. 15. That 1st Respondent in consultation with Applicant on whose platform 1st Respondent contested and won the election is in the process of forming a government and Applicant is hereby seeking to protect its interest as the party in government.