The Supreme Court has unanimously dismissed an objection raised by former Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, against the participation of acting Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, in the panel hearing the case concerning the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.
Mr Dame, who described Justice Baffoe-Bonnie's role as "unprecedented", argued that it was procedurally improper for the acting Chief Justice to both empanel and preside over a matter directly involving the substantive Chief Justice. According to him, such a move could undermine public confidence in the judiciary's independence.
Following a brief recess, the Supreme Court panel reconvened and unanimously overruled the objection. The justices held that the concerns raised by the former Attorney General did not disqualify Justice Baffoe-Bonnie from presiding over the proceedings, and that due judicial process would be upheld throughout the case.
The panel currently hearing the matter comprises Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, Justice Henrietta Mensah Bonsu, Justice Yonny Kulendi, Justice Amadu Tanko, and Justice Ernest Gaewu.
