A petition seeking the removal of Supreme Court Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang will not proceed to a formal investigation after Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie determined that it had failed to establish a prima facie case.
The decision was announced by the Presidency on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, following the conclusion of a preliminary inquiry into a complaint submitted by investigative journalist Edward Adeti.
In a statement, the Presidency said, “Following the conclusion of the Chief Justice’s preliminary inquiry into the petition submitted by Mr. Edward Adeti against Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, the Chief Justice has determined that no prima facie case has been established to warrant further investigation, in accordance with Article 146(3) of the Constitution.”
The Chief Justice’s determination means the constitutional requirements for initiating further proceedings under Article 146(3) of the 1992 Constitution have not been satisfied.
The Office of the President further stated, “Consequently, the constitutional threshold for initiating further proceedings has not been met, and no further action is required in respect of the petition. The matter is accordingly considered closed.”
The petition, submitted on October 26, 2026, called for Justice Pwamang’s removal over alleged misconduct arising from events surrounding a Judicial Council delegation’s visit to the Talensi Traditional Area in June 2023.
At the centre of the complaint was an alleged presentation of a bull to the delegation during a visit to the palace of the Paramount Chief of Talensi.
The petitioner questioned whether the circumstances surrounding the presentation raised concerns under the judicial code of conduct, particularly rules relating to gifts and possible conflicts of interest.
The complaint also raised questions about Justice Pwamang’s involvement in a later Supreme Court case concerning two individuals associated with the traditional authority.
However, the preliminary assessment by the Chief Justice did not establish sufficient grounds for the process to advance to a further investigation.
The Presidency also sought to assure the public that the petition had been handled in accordance with constitutional requirements.
“The Office of the President wishes to assure the public that the matter has been handled in accordance with the applicable constitutional procedures and the principles of due process,” the statement added.
