The Presidency has moved to clarify that the suspension of Ghana’s Chief Justice, Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, does not imply any declaration of guilt.

Felix Kwakye Ofosu, spokesperson for President John Dramani Mahama, addressed the issue in an interview with JoyNews shortly after the announcement of the suspension. He emphasized that the decision was in line with constitutional procedures and was not an indication of the Chief Justice’s culpability.

“The suspension does not mean the President is declaring her guilty,” Mr. Ofosu stated. “The President is following the due constitutional process, as outlined in Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution, which governs the investigation of allegations against the Chief Justice.”

The suspension follows the establishment of a prima facie case based on three separate petitions. A five-member committee, headed by Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang of the Supreme Court, has been appointed to investigate the allegations. Other members of the committee include Justice Samuel Kwame Adibu-Asiedu, former Auditor-General Daniel Yaw Domelevo, Major Flora Bazwaanura Dalugo of the Ghana Armed Forces, and Professor James Sefah Dzisah of the University of Ghana.

Mr. Ofosu stressed that the suspension was necessary to ensure an independent and impartial inquiry, free from external influence. He urged the public to allow the process to unfold and refrain from making premature judgments until the committee has completed its work and presented its findings.

Source:TheDotNews