Be guided by rule of law in processes to remove CJ from office – GBA
The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has urged actors involved in the process of the removal from office of the Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Araba Torkonoo, to let the rule of law be their guiding principles. This was contained in a statement signed and issued by the National President of the GBA, Efua Ghartey and Kwaku Gyau Baffour, National Secretary of GBA.It said that the exercise of discretion as provided by Article 296 of the Constitution, 1992 was important in enhancing the independence and image of the Judiciary.“It is expected that persons who play even the minutest role in this process will bear in mind Article 296 of the 1992 Constitution on the exercise of discretion and will act in a manner that safeguards and enhances the independence and image of the Judiciary,” the statement added.
