Exposed: Justice Gaewu was a serial caller for NPP - Ansah Asare

Former Director of the Ghana Law School, Ansah Asare, has launched a vitriolic attack on Supreme Court Judge, Justice Yao Gaewu.

In an extraordinary rant on Joy FM's Top Story show on Wednesday, Ansah Asare said

"Justice Yao Gaewu was a serial caller for the NPP before his appointment as Supreme Court judge.

"We can't continue to deceive ourselves in this country. Justice Gaewu is one of my friends and we all know his party colours, so that can influence his decision as judge."

He argued that Gaewu's past political affiliations could potentially influence his decision-making as a judge.

Ansah Asare further suggested that the current criteria for Supreme Court judges should be revised to include a measure of moral character and impartiality, beyond the required 15 years of legal practice.

These allegations come in the context of a recent Supreme Court ruling, where Justice Gaewu rejected a request to recuse himself from a case involving the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin.

The lawyers for Speaker Bagbin argued that Gaewu's previous political affiliation with the NPP could compromise his ability to remain impartial in the case.

However, the Supreme Court unanimously dismissed the application, deeming it unfounded.

But, Frank Davies, who was on the same show took issue with the comments made by Ansah Asare and impressed upon him to apologize.

"I redraw my statement," Ansah Asare humbly submitted.

The Supreme Court is hearing the suit filed by the Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who is seeking a clarification on the status of the four Members of Parliament, who have decided to contest the upcoming December 2024 elections either as members of the NPP or as independent candidates.