Former UN Senior Governance Advisor, Professor Baffour Agyeman-Duah has called for deeper reflection and strict adherence to constitutional procedures in matters concerning the removal of a Chief Justice.
Speaking on JoyNews' Newsfile, Professor Agyeman-Duah emphasized the delicate balance of power in a democracy and warned against actions that could undermine it. "In a democracy, the last thing you want is for the Executive to behave in a manner that undermines another arm of government," he said, adding that historical examples show that Presidents have often acted cautiously when displeased with Chief Justices.
He pointed out that, historically, there have been instances where Presidents were dissatisfied with Chief Justices. "However, even in such cases, those leaders acted with caution," he stated.
Professor Agyeman-Duah stressed that any concerns regarding a Chief Justice must be handled strictly according to the law. "The Constitution provides a clear process for handling such matters, and that process must be followed," he added.
