Imani Ghana, a prominent think tank, and security expert Professor Kwesi Aning have jointly filed a lawsuit at Ghana’s Supreme Court, seeking to prevent the President from dismissing the country’s top security officials, including the Inspector-General of Police, until the resolution of an ongoing case in May 2025.

The plaintiffs argue that removing these security heads before the Court’s ruling would lead to unjust treatment and disrupt the stability of key institutions. Their suit follows widespread reports that the President is considering the dismissal of the Inspector-General of Police and other senior security figures.

In the legal filing, the plaintiffs have requested an interlocutory injunction that would block the President and relevant security agencies, such as the Ghana Immigration Service, the Ghana Police Service, the National Fire Service, and the Ghana Prisons Service, from removing or interfering with the positions of their respective heads. This injunction would remain in place until the Court delivers its final decision on the matter.

The plaintiffs assert that the case raises significant constitutional questions and that the balance of convenience clearly supports granting the injunction. They contend that the government would face no substantial harm if the injunction is granted, given that a ruling is expected soon. Conversely, they argue, should the plaintiffs lose their case, the government would retain the authority to dismiss the security heads at any time.

The suit concludes by emphasizing that the application for the injunction is both just and necessary, urging the Court to act to prevent any premature dismissals before the matter is fully adjudicated.

Source:TheDotNews