Ghana’s Supreme Court has put on hold — with no set date — a major case that could affect the future of the country’s judiciary. The case was brought by Vincent Ekow Assafuah, the Member of Parliament for Old Tafo. He wants the court to stop the process of removing the Chief Justice until it is clear whether the steps being taken are legal under the Constitution.
Why the Delay?
The panel of five judges, led by Justice Henrietta Mensa-Bonsu, agreed to postpone the case after the Attorney-General asked for more time. The reason? A conference for State Attorneys happening in Accra, which meant the Attorney-General’s office couldn’t attend court cases.
Even though the court was informed about this earlier, a State Attorney, Reginald Odoi, still showed up in court to explain in person. Former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame, who is representing the MP in the case, was upset by the delay. He questioned why such an important case could be pushed aside for a conference.
What Does This Mean for Ghana’s Legal System?
Many people are now worried that politics might be interfering with the law. The delay is making some question whether the process to remove the Chief Justice is fair and whether political interests are influencing the courts.
Justice Mensa-Bonsu said the case would go back to the Chief Justice to choose a new date. Until then, everyone in the legal world — and beyond — is left waiting.
What Happens Next?
This pause in the case has created more questions. Is the attempt to remove the Chief Justice truly about legal concerns, or is there a political motive behind it? No one knows for sure yet, but the public and legal experts will be watching closely to see what comes next.
