The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, has issued a formal response to objections raised by suspended Chief Justice, Her Ladyship Gertrude Torkornoo, over the ongoing impeachment proceedings against her.
In a detailed legal opinion, the Attorney-General (AG) defended the constitutional process being undertaken, dismissing several of the concerns raised by the Chief Justice and her legal team.
According to the AG, the decision to conduct the proceedings in camera is not discretionary but a constitutional imperative.
He emphasised that such closed-door hearings are designed to protect not only the integrity of the Chief Justice but the sanctity of the entire judiciary. "This safeguard cannot be waived," the A-G noted, highlighting its importance in maintaining public confidence in the judicial process.
