Legal fireworks have erupted over former President John Mahama's controversial consultation process regarding Ghana's next Chief Justice, with Attorney General Dr.

Dominic Ayine strongly pushing back against Attorney General Godfred Dame's call for a halt.

Speaking to the media after court proceedings, Dr.

Ayine, who represents the former president in the matter, firmly defended Mahama's right to proceed with the ongoing consultation, insisting that it is a constitutionally mandated duty that cannot be halted by anyone, not even the Attorney General. "For me, I don't see the point he's trying to make by saying that the President must hold on to the process of consultation," Dr.