The Director of Legal Affairs for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, has described the injunction application filed by suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo as “quite refreshing”.

The suspended Chief Justice has approached the Supreme Court seeking to restrain two justices from participating in an inquiry into her conduct.

Justice Torkornoo was suspended by President John Mahama under Article 146 of the Constitution, following a petition for her removal.

She is challenging the inclusion of Justices Gabriel Scott Pwamang and Samuel Asiedu in the process, citing concerns over an alleged private meeting between the two and a lawyer involved in the matter.

Her application was filed by former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame.

Speaking on Citi FM on Wednesday, 21 May, Edudzi Tameklo called the legal move “an interesting one”, especially given the nature of the reliefs being sought and the injunction request.

“This application by Her Ladyship herself to restrain the committee from performing its constitutional task comes to me as quite an interesting one, giving the reliefs, and also looking at the injunction application,” he remarked.

Mr Tameklo highlighted the importance of due process, stressing that the Chief Justice now has the opportunity to experience the very justice system she once led.

“I’m happy that the suspended Chief Justice is going to have the benefit of how the justice system works. Just like any one of us, her leadership may need the benefits of the very justice she, together with others, over the years, delivered to people.”

He further expressed hope that the proceedings would be conducted fairly, in line with constitutional provisions.

“It is my hope and belief that she will be given all the opportunities required under our constitution as a citizen of this country. I think it’s quite refreshing,” he concluded.