President Mahama Orders Investigation into Chief Justice, Suspends Her Pending Outcome

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Accra, Ghana – President Mahama has invoked Article 146(6) of the Constitution to establish a committee tasked with investigating allegations leveled against the Chief Justice. This decision follows the President's determination that a prima facie case exists, necessitating further inquiry.     Article 146(6) of the Constitution mandates the formation of a committee to probe allegations against a Justice of a Superior Court when a preliminary examination reveals sufficient grounds for investigation. The committee, charged with a thorough and impartial examination of the petitions, comprises esteemed individuals from diverse sectors, ensuring a broad spectrum of expertise. The members are: Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang – Justice of the Supreme Court     Justice Samuel Kwame Adibu-Asiedu – Justice of the Supreme Court     Daniel Yaw Domelevo – Former Auditor-General Major Flora Bazwaanura Dalugo – Ghana Armed Forces Professor James Sefah Dzisah – Associ...
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Old Tafo MP Vincent Ekow Assafuah Files Supreme Court Suit to Halt President Mahama's Chief Justice Removal Process

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Vincent Ekow Assafuah, the Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, has taken legal action by filing a lawsuit at the Supreme Court of Ghana, seeking an injunction to prevent former President John Dramani Mahama from proceeding with the initiation of the removal process of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo.

This legal challenge comes after President Mahama forwarded three petitions to the Council of State, as mandated by Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution, seeking the Chief Justice’s removal. Assafuah’s lawsuit signals a significant legal and political development, raising questions about the constitutional interpretation and the proper procedures for judicial removal.

Assafuah's legal action implies a contention against the legality or appropriateness of President Mahama's current actions. The lawsuit suggests that the Old Tafo MP believes President Mahama's involvement in this specific removal process is either constitutionally flawed or otherwise legally questionable. 


The core of the lawsuit likely centers on the interpretation of Article 146, which outlines the procedure for the removal of a Chief Justice. Assafuah's legal team will likely argue that President Mahama's actions either misinterpret or violate the provisions of this article.

The Supreme Court will now be tasked with examining the merits of Assafuah’s case and determining whether to grant the injunction. This legal battle will have far-reaching implications for the judiciary and the balance of power between different branches of government. The case highlights the importance of judicial independence and the need for clear and consistent application of constitutional principles.

The public and legal experts are closely monitoring the developments, as the Supreme Court's decision will set a precedent for future cases involving the removal of high-ranking judicial officials. This legal challenge is expected to generate significant public discourse and legal analysis, as it delves into the complex interplay between law, politics, and judicial integrity.

The lawsuit underscores the importance of the judiciary's role in upholding the rule of law and the necessity of ensuring that all actions taken in the name of justice are conducted in accordance with the constitution. The outcome of the case will be pivotal in shaping the future of Ghana's judicial landscape.

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