Government spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has criticised suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo’s public address, describing it as “most regrettable.”
At a press conference on Wednesday, Justice Torkornoo raised concerns about the processes leading to her potential removal.
According to her, the procedures break every rule of the justice delivery system, alleging a political agenda to remove her.
Reacting to these claims, the Minister for Government Communication stated that President John Mahama has no personal role in the process and has followed due process.
“What has happened today is most regrettable, and as government or as the President, President Mahama is committed to upholding the rule of law.
“We cannot have a situation where, depending on who is involved, the Constitution is set aside,” he said.
Mr. Kwakye Ofosu stressed that the constitutional procedures for handling the conduct and discipline of judicial officers are being strictly followed in the ongoing case involving the suspended Chief Justice.
“All Ghanaians are equal before the law. In the same way that our courts have dealt with individuals in accordance with the law, if members of the judiciary themselves are alleged to be engaged in some wrongdoing, the processes laid down or spelt out by the Constitution ought to be respected. And that is exactly what has happened,” he reiterated.
The Minister further urged all parties to exercise restraint and allow the constitutional mechanisms to proceed without interference or politicisation.
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