, lead counsel for Effutu MP , who filed an application challenging Speaker 's declaration of four parliamentary seats as vacant, faced intense scrutiny during proceedings on Monday, November 11, 2024. , a former Attorney General, Minister for Justice, and MP for Essikado-Ketan, appeared to struggle as he presented his case.
Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, who chaired the Supreme Court panel hearing the case, advised the veteran lawyer to "listen to himself" to avoid creating confusion.
Another justice also reprimanded Ghartey, noting he seemed to misunderstand some fundamental social studies concepts.
Background: The case, filed by Alexander Afenyo-Markin, leader of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), challenges Speaker 's decision to declare the seats vacant without judicial oversight or by-election initiation.