Law lecturer at the University of Ghana, Prof Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua, has weighed in on the recent debate surrounding the President's actions, asserting that there is no constitutional breach in the steps taken so far regarding petitions seeking the removal of the Chief Justice.

President John Mahama suspended the Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo on Tuesday, April 22.

This follows the establishment of a committee to investigate petitions against the top judicial official.

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The move, announced in a statement from the presidency, complies with constitutional provisions and follows consultations with the Council of State

According to the legal luminary, the President acted within his rights and has not violated any provisions of the Constitution.

Speaking on JoyNews’ The Pulse Show, Prof Appiagyei-Atua emphasised the importance of allowing the constitutionally mandated process to take its course without undue interference.

“So, if we allow the committee to do its work as laid down by the Constitution, then I think what the President has done, in the first place, is not against the Constitution,” he said.

He further noted, “He hasn’t violated any law of the land, and therefore it is within his right to do what he has done.”

However, Prof Appiagyei-Atua stressed the need for due process and respect for constitutional procedures, noting that premature conclusions risk undermining the integrity of Ghana’s democratic institutions.

“I think the process should be allowed to be followed,” he added.