The Acting CEO of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Edudzi Tameklo
The Acting CEO of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, has disputed the claim that petitioners involved in the ongoing proceedings concerning the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo must personally testify in their case.
Speaking on JoyNews PM Express on May 28, 2025, Tameklo clarified that under Ghana’s jurisprudence, a petitioner is not legally required to testify personally to support their petition.
He explained that the law allows petitioners to call other witnesses to support their claims.
“It is incorrect to suggest that a party must testify on their own behalf in order to prosecute a petition. The law permits petitioners to rely on other witnesses. This is a well-established legal principle and cannot be overlooked,” he said.
He also emphasised that the judiciary cannot compel a petitioner or plaintiff to testify simply because they initiated the process.
“That has never been the position of the law. Petitioners are protected under the law and have the right to choose how they present their case,” Tameklo asserted.
His comments come amid ongoing public debates surrounding the procedure for the potential removal of the Chief Justice, a process governed by Article 146 of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution.
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