Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has stated that while suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo has the right to express her views, that right must be exercised within the confines of the Constitution.
Speaking at an emergency press briefing on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, following the Chief Justice’s public address, Mr. Ofosu noted that the Constitution sets clear boundaries for commentary on ongoing Article 146 proceedings.
“We respect the rights of Her Ladyship the Chief Justice to express any view that she holds about the matter in question to the extent that it is consistent with the rules,” he said.
He explained that the Constitution requires confidentiality from all parties involved in the process and that the President has strictly adhered to that requirement.
“It is the reason why the Presidency on behalf of His Excellency the President has refrained from commentary on the matter beyond stating what the President has done in compliance with the Constitution,” he stated.
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Mr. Ofosu added that it would have been preferable for the Chief Justice to respect the same constitutional restraint to avoid the need for further public commentary.
“It would have been desirable that that constitutional provision was respected by Her Ladyship the Chief Justice so that we do not have to engage in public commentary up until the time that the committee looking into the matter makes their determination,” he said.
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/Emmanuel Mensah
