Former Director of the Ghana School of Law, Kwaku Ansa Asare, has advised President John Dramani Mahama and Attorney General Dr. Dominic Ayine to refrain from reacting to the Minority’s demands over recent statements made by Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo as reported by Citinewsroom.
Chief Justice Torkornoo, currently facing investigations on three separate petitions for her removal, recently broke her silence, alleging procedural breaches and violations of her rights, and hinting at a broader conspiracy against her.
In response, the Minority demanded a public explanation from the President and Attorney General, criticizing their silence.
However, Ansa Asare believes their demands are misplaced, describing them as “misguided and unconstitutional.”
He cited Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution, which outlines the process for removing a Chief Justice, emphasizing that once the President sets up a committee to probe such matters, his role becomes limited until the report is presented.
“The President and the Attorney General have a constitutional obligation to remain silent,” he stated, arguing that any deviation could amount to interference in a constitutional process.
He further criticized the Minority’s approach, attributing their actions to internal instability within the New Patriotic Party.
“There is a leadership crisis in the NPP,” he stated, suggesting the Minority’s behavior aims to create an illusion of political relevance.
Describing the calls for presidential response as “a desperate and ill-advised move,” Ansa Asare said it risks plunging the country into a constitutional crisis.
He urged them to focus on resolving internal issues instead of escalating tensions on national matters.