Amanda Akuokor Clinton Esq., Head of Chambers at Clinton Consultancy, has stated that she does not believe the Chief Justice breached Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution by addressing the media.
Speaking in an interview with Lily Mohammed on GHToday on GHOne TV on Thursday, June 26, Ms. Clinton clarified that while in-camera proceedings are essential to protect the integrity of the judiciary, the Chief Justice’s recent press conference should be viewed in the context of the unprecedented nature of the current impeachment process.
“In my opinion, I don’t think she has [breached the Constitution],” she said. “Although I agree with my learned colleague that in-camera is to protect the integrity of the judiciary because ethical and procedural issues are going to be raised, and you don’t want the public seeing everything in case they lose faith in the judiciary in terms of the actual proceedings, in-camera means in-camera.”
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Ms. Clinton emphasized that the Chief Justice is drawing attention to the broader implications of the situation. “She’s saying beyond her role, this is a watershed moment. Every single Chief Justice after her could potentially be removed in a similar manner.”
She also referenced previous events, noting that a former Chief Justice who served on the Council of State abstained from voting on the matter and later advocated for the strengthening of Article 146 during a Constitutional Review Committee engagement.
Clinton underscored the significance of this moment in Ghana’s judicial history, stressing the need for clarity, transparency, and constitutional reforms to prevent future ambiguities in the removal process of high-ranking judicial officers.
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/Emmanuel Mensah
