By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei
Former Tamale Central Member of Parliament (MP) and constitutional lawyer, Inusah Fuseini Esq., has cautioned that any attempt to remove Ghana’s Chief Justice (CJ) must strictly adhere to constitutional provisions.
Speaking on GBC’s Current Agenda, Mr Fuseini argued that while the President or a committee may initiate certain processes, the Constitution clearly outlines the limited grounds upon which a Chief Justice can be removed from office.
“These are constitutional issues that raise questions of competence. If you are an MP and you lose your membership, you lose the basis of your appointment. Likewise, in the case of the Chief Justice, removal can only be based on stated misbehavior, incompetence, or infirmity of body or mind,” he explained.
He stressed that such decisions must not be left to politics but rather guided by a faithful interpretation of the Constitution.
“We must ensure that the criteria for the removal of a Chief Justice are respected. This is not a matter of political debate but of constitutional principle,” Fuseini added.
His remarks come amid ongoing discussions about judicial accountability, presidential powers, and the independence of the judiciary.
