The Movement for Change has affirmed that President Mahama's action on the suspension of the Chief Justice adheres to the procedural framework outlined in Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution.
According to the political group, the opportunity afforded to the Chief Justice to respond to allegations demonstrates compliance with due process. "The 1992 Constitution is the bedrock of our democracy, and we acknowledge that the president's action, taken on the advice of the Council of State and following a prima facie determination, adheres to the procedural framework outlined in Article 146.
The opportunity afforded the Chief Justice to respond to the allegations further demonstrates compliance with due process," the statement said.
In a press release dated April 29, 2025, the movement called on the five-member committee established to investigate the petition to be fair to both sides, ensuring that the outcome of their work deepens Ghana's democracy. "The Movement for Change believes that no one is above the law, not the President, not the Speaker of Parliament, nor the Chief Justice.
