Declare President Mahama's attempt to remove Torkornoo null and void – Assafuah to Supreme Court

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Dan 8 months ago

So who sits on the case. Supreme court judging a case against itself? Logoligilogarithm

So who sits on the case. Supreme court judging a case against itself? Logoligilogarithm
EFO KOKU 8 months ago

MAHAMA IS A TOY
Mahama is not a man of his own. He’s like a puppet. Strings are being pulled and he goes with it. What has the chief Justice done that we don’t know about? Ndc supporters hate the chief justice because of ...
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MAHAMA IS A TOY
Mahama is not a man of his own. He’s like a puppet. Strings are being pulled and he goes with it. What has the chief Justice done that we don’t know about? Ndc supporters hate the chief justice because of how they lost cases in court. Moreover they know that with the chief justice at post, they can’t take away the electoral commissioner. We know their plans but none will work. The main aim of the Ndc is to remove the electoral commissioner and bring their own to do their bidding. Criminals in charge of Ghana now.
josephine 8 months ago

The CJ is constitutionally mandated to empanel a bench to sit and hear this case and that can not be said to be against Natural Justice (Constitutional duty is an an exception). The point here is Article 296 is about DISCRETI ...
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The CJ is constitutionally mandated to empanel a bench to sit and hear this case and that can not be said to be against Natural Justice (Constitutional duty is an an exception). The point here is Article 296 is about DISCRETIONARY POWERS. The president has no DISCRETION under Article 146. The case is a WASTE OF TIME & VEXATIOUS and the guy should be slapped with some heavy fine to deter others who in future will like to waste the court's time.,
P Djamgbe 8 months ago

If President Mahama does not remove Torkornoo and Jean Nebuchadnezzar Mensah (these two women) from office, some of us will campaign vigorously against the NCD government come 2028, ensemfun ara kwa!

If President Mahama does not remove Torkornoo and Jean Nebuchadnezzar Mensah (these two women) from office, some of us will campaign vigorously against the NCD government come 2028, ensemfun ara kwa!
Whiteman 8 months ago

I second u

I second u
We are NPP 8 months ago

This one of the reasons this NPP CJ woman has to go ASAP.
Her removal process has to be expedite by fast track

This one of the reasons this NPP CJ woman has to go ASAP.
Her removal process has to be expedite by fast track
SK 8 months ago

Madness, waiting patiently to see how this will go

Madness, waiting patiently to see how this will go
Matthew Nketsiah 8 months ago

Why not talk about the congested Tafo hospital for your consistuency no your worth.

Why not talk about the congested Tafo hospital for your consistuency no your worth.
Opuni 8 months ago

@ Matthew that's your opinion and opinions are like noses. He chooses this one and you can burn the sea

@ Matthew that's your opinion and opinions are like noses. He chooses this one and you can burn the sea
Matthew Franklin Nketsiah 8 months ago

I won't burn the sea but nurn your anus to make think wisely about those who voted for you.

I won't burn the sea but nurn your anus to make think wisely about those who voted for you.

Sammy 8 months ago

They take Asantis is not necessary people. they only need T shirts

They take Asantis is not necessary people. they only need T shirts
Donatus 8 months ago

Wrong, Article 146 (1-5) for people who are not CJ, 146 (6) specifically for the CJ. How can the CJ be a judge in her own matter? Natural justice.

Wrong, Article 146 (1-5) for people who are not CJ, 146 (6) specifically for the CJ. How can the CJ be a judge in her own matter? Natural justice.
TAKE OR PAY DEMON 8 months ago

Once the ruling takes place in favour of the CJ then it becomes a law which Mahama cannot overturn.

Once the ruling takes place in favour of the CJ then it becomes a law which Mahama cannot overturn.
Kay 8 months ago

Des are funny paapa.... everything dey are going to court as if the courts are for them. Pls no one has time for ur stupid things eh

Des are funny paapa.... everything dey are going to court as if the courts are for them. Pls no one has time for ur stupid things eh
ZARGON 8 months ago

you can instruct the gods, she will still be removed. its normal for corrupt officials to push back.

you can instruct the gods, she will still be removed. its normal for corrupt officials to push back.
josephine 8 months ago

The CJ is constitutionally mandated to empanel a bench to sit and hear this case and that can not be said to be against Natural Justice (Constitutional duty is an an exception). The point here is Article 296 is about DISCRETI ...
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The CJ is constitutionally mandated to empanel a bench to sit and hear this case and that can not be said to be against Natural Justice (Constitutional duty is an an exception). The point here is Article 296 is about DISCRETIONARY POWERS. The president has no DISCRETION under Article 146. The case is a WASTE OF TIME & VEXATIOUS and the guy should be slapped with some heavy fine to deter others who in future will like to waste the court's time.
Gertrude Torkornoo- litany of misconduct and ethical breathes 8 months ago

The problem is not even by discretionary powers or no discretionary powers. Justice Torkornoo in many instances was involved in serious professional misconduct and ethical breaches. In fact, she directly meddled with so many ...
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The problem is not even by discretionary powers or no discretionary powers. Justice Torkornoo in many instances was involved in serious professional misconduct and ethical breaches. In fact, she directly meddled with so many cases and altered outcome of these cases in way or the other. Such aggravated offenses are corruption and corruption related offenses because they can be viewed as actions for selfish personal gains, not necessarily the interest
of the State. But even if the State will have to win cases in Suits against public institutions, it must be fair without justice being circumvented or suppressed in the Interest of corrupt public officials.

Somebody was just lamenting in describing her as filthy corrupt. I am aware of a Suit as a Lawyer and Court user in the Human Rights
Court which has been pending for the past 13 years
The Ghana Health Service, the AG and the Ghana Medical and Dental Council in this case teamed up to suspend the Plaintiff's license, suspend him from work and terminate his salary since 2023 as the Defendants in the case. Several formal complaints and petitions were written against the Registrar of the Ghana Medical and Dental Council
to the Director of the Complaints and Public Relations Unit of the JSG which is under the Office of the CJ, directly to the CJ herself and to the General Legal Council where the CJ is the Chairperson. Nothing was done to Dr. Divine Banyubala who is also a lawyer for the contempt charges brought against him. The 3 bodies mentioned above are the Defendants in the case and Dr. Divine Banyubala is a key party and a potential Witness on the side of the Defendants.

His persistent interference with judicial processes and court proceedings with impunity under the watch of CJ Torkornoo who knew about it without any action emboldened the Medical Council to try, pronounce judgement and punish the Plaintiff with suspensions as the second Defendant in the case.

This was one of the most unlawful and illegal thing to happen in our High Courts with sound knowledge of Justice Torkornoo who was petitioned several times about the misconduct of Dr. Divine Banyubala who is also a lawyer, who constituted an illegal court or tribunal using the medical council (the second Defendant) which is a statutory body to pronounce judgement and severely punish the Plaintiff with multiple suspensions .

The Plaintiff license of practice was seized, he was taken out of work and taken off salary by the Defendants with the conivance of Office of the CJ under Justice Torkornoo and the General Legal Council, where she doubles as the Chairperson.

This was clearly intended to unlawfully truncate the case in favour of the Defendants, unfortunately with the support of Justice Torkornoo who had knowledge of it with several petitions to her by the Plaintiff concerning his plight. These are some of the brazen violation of the law and illegalities in the Courts and Judiciary she superintendent over, which make her unfit as a CJ. The fundamental duty of a CJ is to ensure rule of law and justice in the interest of the vulnerable and powerless. If this can't be done by Justice Torkornoo to protect ordinary citizens, then she has no business to continue to occupy the Office of the Chief Justice.
Kwesi 8 months ago

Mahama's administration will be full of misrule.

Mahama's administration will be full of misrule.
Ntente 8 months ago

What is NPP afraid of ?.The current Chief Justice is irrelevant to our 1992 constitution.She simply does not understand the constitution! She must be saked.

What is NPP afraid of ?.The current Chief Justice is irrelevant to our 1992 constitution.She simply does not understand the constitution! She must be saked.
Kwadwo 8 months ago

Busy body. Attention seeker. Fruitless journey. Idiot

Busy body. Attention seeker. Fruitless journey. Idiot

Arafat Husain. 8 months ago

I don't blame Assafuah but his constituents, they vote for an idiot so we would be seeing stupidity from him

I don't blame Assafuah but his constituents, they vote for an idiot so we would be seeing stupidity from him
Whiteman 8 months ago

Exactly, ever since that guy has been voted for he has foolishly put his nose into everything the govt wants to do. Akuffo Addo did worst n u guys supported him in every bit. Do u think Ghana belong to Npp? She will be sacked ...
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Exactly, ever since that guy has been voted for he has foolishly put his nose into everything the govt wants to do. Akuffo Addo did worst n u guys supported him in every bit. Do u think Ghana belong to Npp? She will be sacked and Jean mensah next whether u like it or not
Sammy 8 months ago

Thank you, that is all the case

Thank you, that is all the case
SHAOLIN 8 months ago

YOU CAN GO TO INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE, AND SHE WOULD STILL GO.

YOU CAN GO TO INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE, AND SHE WOULD STILL GO.
Asiedu 8 months ago

Any idiot can go to court.

Any idiot can go to court.
Bro kwesi 8 months ago

Nice move

Nice move
KofSam 8 months ago

Who does Assafuah think he is ? He is just a fool who thinks he can challenge the president because he is a lawyer. He has the audacity to take the president to the Supreme Court as them to declare the petition to remove the ...
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Who does Assafuah think he is ? He is just a fool who thinks he can challenge the president because he is a lawyer. He has the audacity to take the president to the Supreme Court as them to declare the petition to remove the chief justice null and void. What a jerk .
If three petitions have been submitted for the removal of the chief justice, who is he to tell the justices otherwise. All that he can suggest is to ask that a copy of the petition be sent to the chief justice but to suggest that the petition be declared null and void is complete nonsense. Whatever it is the chief justice must be removed.
Lawyer Abotsi 8 months ago

BUT A MAJOR PROCEDURAL ERROR LIKE THIS IS UNPARDONABLE, AND SHOULD BE ENOUGH GROUNDS TO TORPEDO MAHAMA’s WHOLE IMPEACHMENT CRUSADE AGAINST THE CHIEF JUSTICE.

BUT A MAJOR PROCEDURAL ERROR LIKE THIS IS UNPARDONABLE, AND SHOULD BE ENOUGH GROUNDS TO TORPEDO MAHAMA’s WHOLE IMPEACHMENT CRUSADE AGAINST THE CHIEF JUSTICE.
Ken Dadzie Esq 8 months ago

Lawyer, you are right. This omission technically makes the whole process “ TAINTED AND FLAWED “.

Lawyer, you are right. This omission technically makes the whole process “ TAINTED AND FLAWED “.
The SILLY Children Afenyo Markins and Annor Dompreh 8 months ago

In your dreams!

In your dreams!

Rory 8 months ago

Go and read article 146. The president is NOT required to give the CJ a copy of the petition. Educate yourself before you write baseless comments.

Go and read article 146. The president is NOT required to give the CJ a copy of the petition. Educate yourself before you write baseless comments.
Kojois 8 months ago

Is not stupid. You have only less than 4 years and you want to destroy the institution why. So greedy. I don't blame you

Is not stupid. You have only less than 4 years and you want to destroy the institution why. So greedy. I don't blame you
The Truth 8 months ago

Foolish boy. Where were you when your party stupidly sacked Charllote Osei baselessly? You people think you are more human than any other Ghanaian? Go and sleep, you just want to be heard for no reason.

Foolish boy. Where were you when your party stupidly sacked Charllote Osei baselessly? You people think you are more human than any other Ghanaian? Go and sleep, you just want to be heard for no reason.
TAKE OR PAY DEMON 8 months ago

Charlotte Osei was sacked for embezzlement.

Charlotte Osei was sacked for embezzlement.
The SILLY Children Afenyo Markins and Annor Dompreh 8 months ago

Assafuah, you are wasting your time and making the NPP women wing leader’s - holding herself as CJ - matter worse.

Assafuah, you are wasting your time and making the NPP women wing leader’s - holding herself as CJ - matter worse.
Letu, Big Ada 8 months ago

I’m NDC but this is completely unnecessary. We want Mahama to be fixing dumsor and galamsey and other economic problems, not for him to be wasting time and energy on this issue. If we can do well in 2028, it’s the econom ...
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I’m NDC but this is completely unnecessary. We want Mahama to be fixing dumsor and galamsey and other economic problems, not for him to be wasting time and energy on this issue. If we can do well in 2028, it’s the economy, not these useless distractions.
TAKE OR PAY DEMON 8 months ago

Mahama wants extra eight years to rule. You be there.

Mahama wants extra eight years to rule. You be there.
kwame 8 months ago

HOW CAN YOU SAY THE PRESIDENT SHOULD QUESTION BEFORE CONSULTING FOR ADVICE? DOES IT MAKE SENSE? NOW THAT THERE IS A HEARING PENDING ON THE SUBJECT INVOLVING THE CJ, I SUGGEST THE CJ SHOULD BE INTERDICTED OR SUSPENDED IN ORDER ...
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HOW CAN YOU SAY THE PRESIDENT SHOULD QUESTION BEFORE CONSULTING FOR ADVICE? DOES IT MAKE SENSE? NOW THAT THERE IS A HEARING PENDING ON THE SUBJECT INVOLVING THE CJ, I SUGGEST THE CJ SHOULD BE INTERDICTED OR SUSPENDED IN ORDER NOT TO APPEAR TO BE INTERFERING WITH THE PROCESS.
IF NOT, SHE WOULD BE A JUDGE IN HER OWN CASE
Akurugu, 8 months ago

Mahama is tending to be the MOST USELESS PRESIDENT. Why change a sitting chief justice for what?

Mahama is tending to be the MOST USELESS PRESIDENT. Why change a sitting chief justice for what?
Gertrude Torkornoo- Filthy corrupt 8 months ago

The current CJ, Gertrude Torkornoo is the most corrupt and irresponsible CJ ever to be known and experienced.Desite being a Woman and a Mother, she is the most insensitive, callous and heartless CJ and I know what I am talkin ...
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The current CJ, Gertrude Torkornoo is the most corrupt and irresponsible CJ ever to be known and experienced.Desite being a Woman and a Mother, she is the most insensitive, callous and heartless CJ and I know what I am talking about because I was a victim. Her continuous presence as the head of the apex of the judiciary will pose as a great threat to democracy and rule of law. She is the most unprofessional and unethical CJ who has nakedly abuse the Constitution and the laws of this Country apparently for selfish gains. Many of the corruption, malpractices and illegalities being perpetuated against powerless and poor citizens with genuine cases bothering on grave injustice was with her involvement and orders. This is not about politics or political decisions against perceived political opponents in which she was known to influence skewed judgement to favour Government. We can consider that as a pardonable crime with hindsight the office of the CJ is a political appointment. However,the problem with Justice Torkornoo was her incredibly insatiable desire to use her high office as the CJ to trample on the fundamental human rights, dignity and liberty of ordinary Ghanaian citizens. If you have a CJ who is not shy to promote corruption and gross violations of court orders and rules to support the case of corrupt public officials in Court, then it is certainly a big problem. Her penchant for suppressing transparency and accountability to circumvent justice in our Courts in the interest of some extremely untoward public officials engaging in all manner of malpractices and corruption is incredibly shocking and unbefitting of somebody entrusted with the position of CJ. I will provide 2 scenarios to proof Justice Torkornoo is a terrible character both as a professional and person. In other not to appear bias or prejudiced politically in my analysis and frank assertion of her terrible conduct despite the pretence of piety as a Christian, I will focus on happenings during the reign of same NPP Government that appointed her. I petitioned against a Justice of the High Court(name withheld) who was doing everything within her powers to frustrate and suppress my case as the Plaintiff against a Government organization represented by the Attorney General. Even though the then CJ Anin Yeboah took a long time to respond to my request to debar this Judge from hearing my case, my request was granted when the Judge failed to respond to my allegations with a 6 month grace period, of conniving with Court Staff and the State Attorney to hide proof of service to gag hearing, routine prolong adjournment of the case by between 3-6 months or sine dine in some instances and allowing the AG to violate court orders at will with illegal documents or procedures. CJ Anin Yeboah responded to my request by transferring the case from the Human Rights Court-1 under the auspices of this corrupt lady Judge (now elevated to the Appeals Court by the erstwhile Nana Addo Government) to the Human Rights Court -2. Under Justice Torkornoo as the CJ, several reports were made against the Registrar of the Regulator for persistently interfering with judicial processes and court proceedings to the Director of the Complaints and Public Relations Unit of the Judicial Service of Ghana with the letter copied to the CJ since the aforementioned office is under the Office of the CJ. Absolutely nothing was done to the Registrar of the Regulator who was clearly witch-hunting me and determine to suspend my license to paveway for the Employer represented by the AG who I have suit in court to expel me from work. I proceeded to directly petition CJ Torkornoo concerning the conduct of the Regulator (a statutory body)that was determined to hear and determine the same case pending before a Superior Court of Judicature (the High Court) and the CJ refused to act on my concerns. The alacrity and impunity with which the Registrar of the Regulator consistently illegally usurped the powers of the High Court clearly pointed to the fact that it was a contrive action with the aid of the apex of the judiciary and the Court to victimize me in a prolong litigation battle to subdue me through crippling financial and economic sanctions. The conspiracy and connivance against me under the watch of CJ Torkornoo became apparent when the Regulator established by an Act of parliament was empowered to proceed to predetermine the same case and issues, pronounce judgement and punish me with multiple suspensions which included suspension of my license of practice, suspension from work and suspension of my salary, as a party in the case on the side of the Defendant, whiles the matter was before the High Court, yet to be determined. Again CJ Torkornoo proceeded to gag a petition against the Registrar of the Council who is in fact a lawyer and a law lecturer with the University of Ghana Law School, in her capacity as the Chairperson of the General Legal Council, when the latter was cited for contempt of the High Court. A follow-up petition directly to CJ Torkornoo concerning the contempt case filed against the Registrar of the Regulator was also swept under the Carpet and the case was never called or heard well almost a year now at the General Legal Council. Our Justice System under CJ Torkornoo has degenerated completely and only serving the interest of the rich and powerful in very selective way. If you have such level of moral decadence and service induced moral hazards at the behest of the CJ Torkornoo in the Judiciary and Courts, clearly using her position to subdue and oppress ordinary citizens to deny them justice in the interest of those with the affluence and influence, then she doesn't fit to be a CJ simply because she is obviously infringing on the fundamental rights of vulnerable, poor and powerless citizens as ordinary workers in public institutions, who are being molested, tortured and oppressed by high profile politicians and public
servants, as villains, in typical case of personal vendetta and abuse in work setting..This is also an egregious violation of the Directive Principle of State Policy, the Public Service Act, more remarkably unfortunate, the Rules of Court Committee, by no mean a person but the CJ herself. VERDICT: JUSTICE GERTRUDE ARABA ESEABAH TORKORNOO IS INCOMPETENT, INCAPABLE, CORRUPT, LACK MORAL INTEGRITY, CHARACTER AND EMPATHY TO OCCUPY POSITION OF CHIEF JUSTICE AND MUST BE REMOVED IMMEDIATELY THROUGH EXECUTIVE ORDER BY THE PRESIDENT WITH OR WITHOUT CONSULTATION WITH THE COUNCIL OF STATE, TO SAFE OUR FRAGILE JUDICIARY AND PREVENT FURTHER DEGENERATION AND COLLAPSE OF OUR JUSTICE SYSTEM
Wendy 8 months ago

Why change the chief justice on frivolous excuses? This is a disgrace!

Why change the chief justice on frivolous excuses? This is a disgrace!
Salamatu, Half Assini 8 months ago

So when Mahama said at the inauguration that he had been praying for wisdom to rule, ARE THESE THE FRUITS OF THE SO CALLED WISDOM HE PRAYED FOR? To remove a sitting chief justice on capricious charges? Seriously,Woe to Ghana ...
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So when Mahama said at the inauguration that he had been praying for wisdom to rule, ARE THESE THE FRUITS OF THE SO CALLED WISDOM HE PRAYED FOR? To remove a sitting chief justice on capricious charges? Seriously,Woe to Ghana. We are doomed.
Louis 8 months ago

This is coming from an NPP lawyer. Very sad. Ghanaians, nevertheless, remember Charlotte Osei. I suggest Assafuah should go for a gong-gong, walk the length and breath of Ghana whilst announcing his commandments. Hypocrite.

This is coming from an NPP lawyer. Very sad. Ghanaians, nevertheless, remember Charlotte Osei. I suggest Assafuah should go for a gong-gong, walk the length and breath of Ghana whilst announcing his commandments. Hypocrite.
Kojois 8 months ago

Good job done. Nobody can remove her. She has not done anything wrong. Stupid ndc and Mahama think ghana is for them.

Good job done. Nobody can remove her. She has not done anything wrong. Stupid ndc and Mahama think ghana is for them.
Dornu 8 months ago

Mahama, this is crazy. Ps don’t do it. I’m begging you.

Mahama, this is crazy. Ps don’t do it. I’m begging you.
Prosper Worlanyo 8 months ago

A country at the brink of collapse, ( listen to John Jinapor’’s energy interview yesterday), that some power companies were threatening to shut down their plants, and Inspite of all these, the government is concentrating ...
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A country at the brink of collapse, ( listen to John Jinapor’’s energy interview yesterday), that some power companies were threatening to shut down their plants, and Inspite of all these, the government is concentrating on removing a working chief justice.
Ndc, we are digging our own graves.
Cynthia 8 months ago

This action will significantly erode a lot of the post election goodwill, we have been enjoying. Mahama pls don’t listen to the unreasonable hawks in our party. You are destroying the goodwill.

This action will significantly erode a lot of the post election goodwill, we have been enjoying. Mahama pls don’t listen to the unreasonable hawks in our party. You are destroying the goodwill.
Nuumo 8 months ago

Ei! is this nigga really a lawyer?

Ei! is this nigga really a lawyer?
Enock 8 months ago

Does Assafuah speaks for the CJ? How does he know the CJ was not given copies of the petitions? These are the reasons we believe NPP has some links with the current CJ

Does Assafuah speaks for the CJ? How does he know the CJ was not given copies of the petitions? These are the reasons we believe NPP has some links with the current CJ
Enock 8 months ago

* speak

* speak
Buruchabas 8 months ago

Was this guy in Ghana when petition was transmitted to Akuffo Addo which supervised to remove one CJ before dismissing it?Was this guy in Ghana when Akuffo Addo was petitioned to remove Charlotte Osei,Head of the Independent ...
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Was this guy in Ghana when petition was transmitted to Akuffo Addo which supervised to remove one CJ before dismissing it?Was this guy in Ghana when Akuffo Addo was petitioned to remove Charlotte Osei,Head of the Independent Constitutional Institution Body?You were happy then when ruling party was doing those things and so what has changed now?
Paapa 8 months ago

I don't think you understand what is going on. Somebody brought a petition because the president cannot take arbitrary decision that is why he sent it to the council of state. What for the verdict for them, why are you focusi ...
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I don't think you understand what is going on. Somebody brought a petition because the president cannot take arbitrary decision that is why he sent it to the council of state. What for the verdict for them, why are you focusing on the president? This shows are stupid and frustrated you are. Please give peace a chance
Gee 8 months ago

Bleached face

Bleached face
Cross roads 8 months ago

When Charlotte Osei was removed everything was perfect but now Mahama has no right to remove anybody. NPP people are the only human beings with brains in Ghana. Annoying!

When Charlotte Osei was removed everything was perfect but now Mahama has no right to remove anybody. NPP people are the only human beings with brains in Ghana. Annoying!
Jake 8 months ago

I am not a lawyer but can read and comprehend. Article 146 is clear; (1) A Justice of the Superior Court or a Chairman of the Regional
Tribunal shall not be removed from office except for stated
misbehaviour or incompeten ...
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I am not a lawyer but can read and comprehend. Article 146 is clear; (1) A Justice of the Superior Court or a Chairman of the Regional
Tribunal shall not be removed from office except for stated
misbehaviour or incompetence or on ground of inability to perform the
functions of his office arising from infirmity of body or mind.
(2) A Justice of the Superior Court of Judicature or a Chairman of the
Regional Tribunal may only be removed in accordance with the
procedure specified in this article.
(3) If the President receives a petition for the removal of Justice of a
Superior Court other than the Chief Justice or for the removal of the
Chairman of a Regional Tribunal, he shall refer the petition to the Chief
Justice, who shall determine whether there is a prima facie case.
(4) Where the Chief Justice decides that there is a prima facie case, he
shall set up a committee consisting of three Justices of the Superior
Courts or Chairmen of the Regional Tribunals or both, appointed by the
Judicial council and two other persons who are not members of the
Council of State, nor members of Parliament, nor lawyers, and who shall
be appointed by the Chief Justice on the advice of the Council of State.
(5) The committee appointed under clause (4) of this article shall
investigate the complaint and shall make its recommendations to the
Chief Justice who shall forward it to the President.
(6) Where the petition is for the removal of the Chief Justice, the
President shall, acting in consultation with the Council of State, appoint
a committee consisting of two Justices of the Supreme Court, one of
whom shall be appointed chairman by the President, and three other
persons who are not members of the Council of State, nor members of
Parliament, nor lawyers.
(7) The committee appointed under clause (6) of this article shall inquire
into the petition and recommend to the President whether the Chief
Justice ought to be removed from office.
(8) All proceedings under this article shall be held in camera, and the
Justice or Chairman against whom the petition is made is entitled to be
heard in his defence by himself or by a lawyer or other expert of his
choice.
(9) The President shall, in each case, act in accordance with the
recommendations of the committee.
(10) Where a petition has been referred to a committee under this article,
the President may -
(a) in the case of the Chief Justice, acting in accordance with the
advice of the Council of State, by warrant signed by him, suspend
the Chief Justice.
(b) in the case of any other Justice of a Superior court or of a
Chairman of a Regional Tribunal, acting in accordance with the
advice of the Judicial Council, suspend that Justice or that
Chairman of a Regional Tribunal.

Look at the cluse 6 which involves the CJ, the president is to consult with the council of state. The CJ who is ate the centre of the case cannot be a judge on his own case. stop your foolishness.
YAANOM 8 months ago

fooolish people, the chief justices would have been shot at Teshie if we were to be in the Military era. you guys are lucky

fooolish people, the chief justices would have been shot at Teshie if we were to be in the Military era. you guys are lucky
DANNY 8 months ago

Who wrote the petition ? Was it president Mahama ? You people should stop the nonsense and foolishness and all the president do his work.

Who wrote the petition ? Was it president Mahama ? You people should stop the nonsense and foolishness and all the president do his work.
KW 8 months ago

Assafuah should shut the phuck up before he gets in the dustbin. The impudence is appalling and the only thing that matters is to proceed and see if anyone can intervene in the matter

Assafuah should shut the phuck up before he gets in the dustbin. The impudence is appalling and the only thing that matters is to proceed and see if anyone can intervene in the matter
Stone 8 months ago

There are so many stupid Lawyers in Ghana. Law has become a cheap profession. Some Lawyers lack common sense.

There are so many stupid Lawyers in Ghana. Law has become a cheap profession. Some Lawyers lack common sense.
Tweaaa 8 months ago

Is the CJ post, Akyem God sacredly ordained position?
Baby Face Assfuah, with imfantile brains, your position will trigger back to you soon, as null & void

Is the CJ post, Akyem God sacredly ordained position?
Baby Face Assfuah, with imfantile brains, your position will trigger back to you soon, as null & void
Ike 8 months ago

you want the supreme court to declare a constitutional process null and void…..It means the constitution itself is null and void…Who thought this guy constitutional law at the law school?

you want the supreme court to declare a constitutional process null and void…..It means the constitution itself is null and void…Who thought this guy constitutional law at the law school?
Akua 8 months ago

But must the president remove the chief justice because someone said so? This is baloney. Very stupid.

But must the president remove the chief justice because someone said so? This is baloney. Very stupid.
Tamara okine 8 months ago

Yes the whole basis does not make sense. If the president does not want to work with the chief justice, he must give tangible reasons why? Not because some petitioners are ridiculously demanding her removal,and you say as a ...
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Yes the whole basis does not make sense. If the president does not want to work with the chief justice, he must give tangible reasons why? Not because some petitioners are ridiculously demanding her removal,and you say as a president,your hands are tied because of these frivolous petitions.That is a recipe for NATIONAL CONFUSION.
Come and shout go to court again after her removal. Naniaama 8 months ago

NPP supporters are afraid that without this their party Chief Justice, they will start losing cases at the Supreme Court. Dasooor

NPP supporters are afraid that without this their party Chief Justice, they will start losing cases at the Supreme Court. Dasooor
Jones 8 months ago

That is not the point. The point is that it doesn’t send the right signal. It seems politically motivated

That is not the point. The point is that it doesn’t send the right signal. It seems politically motivated
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Rauf Idi, Dome pillar 2 8 months ago

EVEN FOR ALL THE SINS OF PRESIDENT AKUFFO ADDO HE NEVER TOUCHED THE SITTING CHIEF JUSTICE. MAHAMA IS COMMITTING A GRIEVOUS NATIONAL ABOMINATION.

EVEN FOR ALL THE SINS OF PRESIDENT AKUFFO ADDO HE NEVER TOUCHED THE SITTING CHIEF JUSTICE. MAHAMA IS COMMITTING A GRIEVOUS NATIONAL ABOMINATION.
Salimako 8 months ago

Another stupid thief of a politician
His time will come very soon

Another stupid thief of a politician
His time will come very soon
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EKA 8 months ago

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Dili 8 months ago

His H.E. doesnt remove CJs. THe petition has a process and it was not initiated by him. An independent team will determine the case.

His H.E. doesnt remove CJs. THe petition has a process and it was not initiated by him. An independent team will determine the case.
KW 8 months ago

Shut the phuck Asafoah. If you don’t we the youth shall come after you. Let the law take its course Aboaba

Shut the phuck Asafoah. If you don’t we the youth shall come after you. Let the law take its course Aboaba

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