Attorney General Dr. Dominic Ayine has defended President John Dramani Mahama’s decision to suspend Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, insisting that the action is constitutional and justified.
President Mahama suspended the Chief Justice on Tuesday, April 22, after a prima facie case was established against her based on petitions filed by private citizen Daniel Ofori, senior police officer Ayamga Akolgo, and the civic group Shining Stars of Ghana.
A five-member committee has since been formed to investigate the allegations in accordance with Article 146(6) of the 1992 Constitution.
At a press briefing in Accra on Wednesday, April 30, Dr. Ayine dismissed criticisms from the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), which had earlier called for the immediate revocation of the suspension, describing it as unconstitutional.
“We believe that he [President Mahama] has not violated the Constitution. And there’s no reason why he should reverse [the decision],” the Attorney General stated.
The GBA, in a statement dated April 26, had argued that the suspension lacked legal backing and violated Article 296 of the Constitution, citing the absence of a published Constitutional or Statutory Instrument guiding the President’s discretion.
However, Dr. Ayine maintained that the President acted in full compliance with the law.
GWL paid GHS 1.5m monthly to Adu Boahen for internet services – Ayine
…..
Explore the world of impactful news with CitiNewsroom on WhatsApp!
Click on the link to join the Citi Newsroom channel for curated, meaningful stories tailored just for YOU:
https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaCYzPRAYlUPudDDe53x
No spam, just the stories that truly matter! #StayInformed #CitiNewsroom #CNRDigital