- Case filed by MP Vincent Ekow Assafuah challenges President Mahama’s procedure
- Attorney General Dominic Ayine defends the President’s actions as constitutional
- Dr. Ayine denies allegations of deliberate delay in earlier hearing
The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing of an injunction application that challenges the procedure initiated by President John Dramani Mahama for the possible removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. The case will now be heard on May 6, 2025.
The adjournment was announced by the Presiding Judge, Prof. Henrietta Mensah Bonsu, who explained that a panel member was unavailable.
The application was filed by Vincent Ekow Assafuah, MP for Old Tafo, who argues that the President acted unconstitutionally by not giving the Chief Justice a chance to respond to the allegations against her before consulting the Council of State—as mandated by Article 146(6) of the 1992 Constitution.
Assafuah maintains that skipping this step undermines the Chief Justice’s right to a fair hearing and jeopardizes judicial independence.
Attorney General Dominic Ayine, speaking to the press after the adjournment, emphasized that President Mahama is acting within his constitutional obligations and assured the public that due process will be followed.
Responding to criticisms from former Attorney General and plaintiff’s counsel, Godfred Yeboah Dame, regarding the state’s absence at the previous sitting on April 9, Dr. Ayine denied any intentional delay.
The hearing attracted widespread attention from legal professionals, highlighting the importance and potential impact of the case.
