Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has filed a lawsuit at the Supreme Court, challenging President John Dramani Mahama’s approach to removing the Chief Justice.
The lawsuit, filed on March 26, 2025, alleges that the President violated constitutional provisions by not informing the Chief Justice of a petition against her before initiating consultation with the Council of State.
In his writ, Assafuah argues that this failure undermines judicial independence and breaches the Chief Justice’s right to a fair hearing.
The Tafo MP is seeking a declaration that the President’s actions are unconstitutional and render the entire removal process null and void.
“This case is not about personalities but about protecting the sanctity of our Constitution. The independence of the judiciary is crucial to our democracy, and any attempt to undermine it must be challenged,” he said.
The Attorney-General, the defendant in the suit, is expected to respond within 14 days.
The lawsuit, filed by Assafuah through former Attorney-General Godfrey Yaw Dame’s law firm, Dame & Partners Unlimited, underscores growing concerns about executive influence on the judiciary.