The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has stated that not every error or offence committed by a Chief Justice meets the constitutional threshold for their removal.
According to him, the Constitution sets a high bar for the removal of a Chief Justice, and minor infractions or disagreements with their work do not necessarily warrant such action.
Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, September 6, 2025, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah emphasised the importance of upholding the Constitution and respecting the independence of the judiciary.
He noted that the removal of a Chief Justice is a serious matter that requires careful consideration and due process, adding that ‘not every error or offence meets the constitutional threshold to remove the Chief Justice.’
The lawmaker’s comments come amid ongoing debates about the removal of Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Torkornoo as Ghana’s Chief Justice.
The decision has sparked wide debate in the country, with minority MPs calling out President John Dramani Mahama, describing the decision as political.
Nana Agyei Baffour was of the view that calls for the removal of the Chief Justice should be grounded in serious constitutional breaches rather than mere disagreements with the Chief Justice’s decisions.
He stressed that the Constitution provides a framework for addressing any concerns about the Chief Justice’s performance and that this framework should be followed in any efforts to remove them.
He emphasised that, by setting a high threshold for removal, the Constitution aims to protect the independence of the judiciary and ensure that the Chief Justice can perform their duties without fear of arbitrary removal.
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