CJ Suspension: Where’s the Constitutional Infraction?; Ofosu Kwakye Asks GBA

The Minister of State in charge of Government Communication, Felix Ofosu Kwakye, has punched holes into the position of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) on the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.

In a Facebook post reacting to the statement opposing the move of the government, he argued that it failed to point out any constitutional infraction by President John Dramani Mahama.

“This GBA statement is a marked departure from their traditionally hostile stance towards NDC governments. The GBA, like others, have yet to demonstrate any constitutional infraction on the part of the President and the Council of State in the CJ matter.”

Sub Judice
The GBA in its statement conceded that the President had followed the legally laid down procedures for the removal of a CJ under Articles 146 (6) to (10) of the Constitution.

However, it highlighted the fact that two cases had been instituted at the Supreme Court challenging the procedure that had been triggered for the removal of the Chief Justice.

It therefore opined that it was unlawful for the process to carry on.

It also affirmed its commitment to carry out its mandate to defend, strengthen and enhance confidence in the justice delivery system in Ghana.

Suspension
President Mahama suspended the Chief Justice upon the advice of the Council of State after prima facie was established in three petitions forwarded to the former’s office for her demand.

Source: opemsuo.com/Hajara Fuseini