Old Tafo Member of Parliament (MP) Vincent Ekow Assafuah has filed a motion of notice at the Supreme Court, challenging President John Mahama’s suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo.
The former Deputy Minister for Local Government and Decentralisation has argued that the suspension violated due process and is seeking a reversal.
In the writ filed on Thursday, April 24, the MP, who is also a lawyer, is, among other things, seeking a restraining order against any steps or actions being taken as part of the removal process under Article 146 until the hearing and final determination of the action.
This adds to an initial suit challenging the procedural legality of President Mahama’s actions regarding the potential removal of Chief Justice Torkonoo following the receipt of three petitions.
Mr. Assafuah, invoking the Supreme Court’s original jurisdiction under Article 2(1)(b) of the Constitution, is seeking multiple declarations on the proper interpretation of constitutional provisions governing the removal of a Chief Justice.
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