KT Hammond Labels GHC60,000 Costs Unfair, Intends to Appeal Decision

Veteran politician and former Member of Parliament for Adansi Asokwa, K.T. Hammond, has announced plans to challenge a GHC60,000 court-imposed cost following the dismissal of his election petition by the Kumasi High Court. Describing the financial penalty as “grossly unfair,” Hammond believes the ruling does not reflect the nature of the case and has vowed to appeal it personally.

The court struck out Mr. Hammond’s petition—which sought to contest the results of the 2024 parliamentary elections—after repeated delays in filing necessary court documents. He was also absent from several proceedings, which ultimately led the judge to dismiss the case and award costs against him.

In an interaction with journalists on August 21, 2025, Mr. Hammond expressed disappointment with how events unfolded, revealing that his legal team had narrowly missed a key filing deadline.

“My lawyers failed to meet the deadline by just a day,” he explained. “It was an unfortunate oversight. After that happened, I asked them to withdraw the matter. But to impose GHC60,000 in costs over that? It’s simply unjust.”

KT Hammond confirmed that he is not letting the matter rest. “I’ve already made it clear I’m appealing this cost ruling. And this time, I’m not leaving it to others. I will sign and file the appeal myself. The judge must know that I take this issue seriously.”

Despite no longer occupying a parliamentary seat after losing in 2024, Mr. Hammond remains an active and outspoken figure within the New Patriotic Party (NPP). When asked about the possibility of returning to the political arena in 2028, he dropped a strong hint.

“Retirement? Not at all,” he responded. “Just watch this space. The NDC didn’t win Adansi Asokwa through strength. It was a seat we, in the NPP, gave away. For reasons still unclear to me, we surrendered it on a silver platter.”

KT Hammond’s defeat in 2024 ended a long and influential parliamentary career spanning six consecutive terms. Nonetheless, he says his work in the Adansi Asokwa constituency hasn’t stopped. He accused the current MP of failing to continue the developmental agenda he spearheaded over the past two decades.

“I’ve never stopped working for my people,” he said. “Since 2000, when President Kufuor assumed office, I’ve been at the forefront of every meaningful project in Adansi Asokwa. Whether we were in power or in opposition, I was the one ensuring things got done.”

The former lawmaker also reignited controversy over the credibility of the 2024 election results. He claimed there were irregularities that undermined the integrity of the vote.

“That election wasn’t free and fair,” he alleged. “We later discovered ballot boxes that had gone missing—hidden behind the Rabito Clinic at Dompoase, under a tree. That’s not how democracy should work.”

While his election petition has been dismissed and legal costs imposed, KT Hammond’s resolve appears undeterred. The seasoned politician made it clear he remains invested in the political process and the well-being of his constituents.

“I may not be in Parliament, but I haven’t abandoned my people. They know what I’ve done, and they know what’s missing now. If the people call, I’ll answer,” he stated.

As the 2028 elections approach, speculation is already mounting about whether KT Hammond will seek to reclaim his seat. For now, his focus is on clearing what he believes to be an unjust financial burden—but his parting words suggest he isn’t closing the chapter on politics just yet.