Appiah-Kubi Backs Chief Justice’s Handling of Petitions Against EC Commissioners, Special Prosecutor
Lawyer and former Asante Akyem North MP, Andy Appiah-Kubi, has expressed confidence in the manner in which the Chief Justice is addressing petitions seeking the removal of officials linked to the Electoral Commission and the Office of the Special Prosecutor.
The petitions, which target commissioners of the Electoral Commission of Ghana and the head of the Office of the Special Prosecutor, have sparked political and legal debate, with some critics questioning the transparency and impartiality of the process.
Speaking on TV3 on February 21, Mr Appiah-Kubi stated that the 1992 Constitution clearly mandates the Chief Justice to examine such petitions and determine whether they establish a prima facie case.
“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 framework, petitions for the removal of certain public officials must first be reviewed by the Chief Justice, who decides whether sufficient grounds exist to trigger further investigative proceedings.
The matter has drawn significant public attention due to its potential implications for key state institutions and the broader political environment. While some civil society organisations and political figures have called for greater clarity on the standards applied in assessing such petitions, legal experts remain divided on whether preliminary reviews should be publicly disclosed.
Mr Appiah-Kubi’s remarks add to calls for adherence to due constitutional process as the issue continues to unfold.
