Former Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu has taken a firm swipe at former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame-whom he mockingly referred to as the "Telephone Man"-for what he describes as a misleading and disingenuous stance on the ongoing constitutional process involving Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.
In an open letter sighted by MynewsGh, Amidu criticized Dame for suggesting that proceedings regarding the possible removal of the Chief Justice should be open to the public in the interest of transparency, due to the high level of public scrutiny the case has already attracted.
But Amidu argues that Dame's position flies in the face of both constitutional clarity and established judicial precedent. "It is interesting to hear and read a former Attorney-General… saying disingenuously and with tongue in cheek that he opposes calls for proceedings… to be held in camera on grounds of transparency," Amidu stated, suggesting Dame was either playing to the gallery or knowingly ignoring the law.
Citing Article 146(8) of Ghana's 1992 Constitution, Amidu emphasized that proceedings for the removal of Superior Court justices, including the Chief Justice, are constitutionally mandated to be held in camera-meaning privately, away from the public eye.
