Lawyer and former Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Andy Appiah-Kubi, has expressed confidence in the Chief Justice’s handling of petitions seeking the removal of officials connected to the Office of the Special Prosecutor and the Electoral Commission.
The petitions have generated political and legal debate, with critics questioning whether the process has been sufficiently transparent and impartial.
Speaking on The KeyPoints with Alfred Ocansey on February 21, Mr Appiah-Kubi says the Constitution clearly assigns the responsibility to the Chief Justice to assess the petitions and determine whether they meet the required legal threshold.
“I have no reason to doubt the competency and integrity of the Chief Justice. He has a constitutional mandate to interrogate the petition and he has so done”, he said.
Under Ghana’s constitutional procedures, a petition for removal of certain public officers must first be examined by the Chief Justice, who determines whether a prima facie case exists before any further investigative process can begin.
The process has drawn attention because of its potential impact on key state institutions and the broader political climate. Civil society groups and political actors have called for clarity on how such petitions are assessed and the standards applied.
However, legal practitioners remain divided on whether public disclosure should accompany preliminary reviews.
Mr Appiah-Kubi’s comments add to a growing voice urging restraint and respect for constitutional procedure while the matter runs its course.
