The Supreme Court has by a unanimous decision quashed the Court of Appeal’s June 12, 2024, ruling that ordered the restoration of Nii Adama Latse II as the Ga Mantse.
The apex court, presided over by Justice Gabriel Pwamang, ruled that the Court of Appeal’s decision was made in violation of King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II’s right to natural justice.
The Supreme Court’s decision effectively upholds the status quo, with King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II remaining the recognized Ga Mantse.
The court’s ruling followed an application for Certiorari filed by lawyers of King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, who challenged the Court of Appeal’s decision and same was opposed by the lawyers of Nii Adama Latse II.
The Court of Appeal had previously ruled that Nii Adama Latse II’s removal from the national register of chiefs was unlawful, as there was no evidence of his valid destoolment.
However, the Supreme Court’s latest decision sets aside the Court of Appeal’s orders, paving the way for further legal proceedings.
In essence, the Supreme Court’s decision means that King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II remains the recognized Ga Mantse for now.
EIB Network’s Legal Affairs Correspondent, Murtala Inusah reports that, the Supreme Court prior to setting aside the decision of the Court of Appeal quashed the High Court’s in Kumasi’s earlier decision on November 11, 2021.
King Tackie Teiko Tsuru was present in court with heavy entourage.
The other panel members are Justice Ernest Gaewu, Justice Richard Adjei Frimpong, Justice Gbiel Simon Suurbaareh and Justice Philip Bright Mesnah.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
