By Ghana Eye Report
The Supreme Court on Wednesday adjourned indefinitely the hearing of a suit challenging the processes being used to potentially remove Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Essaba Sackey Torkornoo from office.
According to the apex court, the case was adjourned on the basis that some 50 State Attorneys were unavailable because they were attending a training to effectively represent the interests of the State at the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court.
The case, filed by Member of Parliament (MP) for Old Tafo Vincent Ekow Assafuah, was scheduled to be heard on Wednesday, April 9.
Following the adjournment by the Supreme Court, it is uncertain when the hearing will begin since a new date was not communicated to the public.
The suit seeks to challenge the constitutional procedure followed by President John Dramani Mahama after receiving three petitions calling for the removal of the Chief Justice from office.
The Old Tafo MP is seeking a declaration that the Chief Justice must be allowed to respond to the allegations before the President could initiate consultations with the Council of State under Article 146(6) of the 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Ghana.
Mr. Assafuah, who was represented by former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame, argues that failing to notify the Chief Justice beforehand violates her right to a fair hearing and undermines judicial independence.
There’s also a similar suit at the Supreme Court by a private citizen.
The Supreme Court was expected to determine whether the President’s actions comply with the constitutional provisions governing the removal of a sitting Chief Justice. Enditem
Source: Ghana Eye Report
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