At its 2025 Mid-Year Conference held at the Labadi Beach Hotel, Accra, the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) issued a firm call for the revocation of the Chief Justice’s suspension, describing it as unconstitutional.
The GBA, citing Article 146(10) of the 1992 Constitution, stated that the president acted beyond his legal limits. “The President, who is not a judge or judicial officer exercised his discretion to suspend the Chief Justice in the absence of a published Constitutional Instrument, Statutory Instrument or Regulation(s)…” the resolution noted, referencing Article 296 of the Constitution which mandates such regulations.
The GBA further demanded the immediate release of the decision that established a prima facie case against the Chief Justice.
“This disclosure is necessary to ensure that the process is conducted in accordance with the principles of transparency and fairness,” the Association stated, further calling for the immediate enactment of clear and comprehensive regulations relating to matters under Article 146.
The Bar also strongly condemned political interference in judicial affairs. “The Association affirms its commitment to safeguarding the sanctity of the judicial process and resolves to take all appropriate legal measures to protect the Judiciary from undue interference or unjustifiable attacks.”
This was contained in an official statement, dated 26th April 2025, following the Association’s conference themed “Expanding the Role of the Legal Professional in National Development: Positioning the GBA as the Fulcrum”.
