Former Deputy Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Alfred Tuah-Yeboah, has asserted that suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo is fully within her rights to challenge every step of the constitutional process seeking her removal from office.
Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile programme on Saturday, 24th May, Mr Tuah-Yeboah emphasised that the Chief Justice, like any citizen, is entitled to a fair hearing and legal recourse.
“She reserves the right to challenge each and every stage of the process if she believes her constitutional rights are being infringed,” he stated.
Mr Tuah-Yeboah added that the Supreme Court remains the appropriate forum to address such legal concerns and ensure the proper interpretation of constitutional procedures.
Commenting on the role of former Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame, who now represents the Chief Justice, Tuah-Yeboah clarified that Dame is currently a private legal practitioner and is therefore entitled to take up briefs as he sees fit.
“He is no longer the Attorney General. As a private lawyer, he can accept any case brought to him,” he explained.
He further stressed that the suspended Chief Justice has the autonomy to choose who represents her in court.
“Just as the state can select its lawyers, so too can the Chief Justice appoint someone she trusts to defend her,” Mr Tuah-Yeboah noted.
Myjoyonline.com
