Former Tamale Central MP and legal expert Inusah Fuseini has hailed the Chief Justice’s recent decision to dismiss petitions seeking the removal of the heads of the Electoral Commission of Ghana and the Office of the Special Prosecutor, describing it as a crucial step toward strengthening Ghana’s governance institutions.

Speaking in an interview on JoyNews' Newsfile, he stated that the ruling protects officeholders from political pressure and public whims, ensuring that institutional roles are respected and stability is maintained.

“From this decision, I see the Chief Justice as an institutionalist — someone committed to building strong governance structures and safeguarding those who occupy key offices,” he said.

This follows the Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie's ruling that there is no prima facie evidence to justify further investigation into petitions calling for the removal of the Electoral Commissioner, her deputies, and the Special Prosecutor.

However, Fuseini also highlighted concerns about consistency in judicial practice. He noted that past precedent held that breaches of parliamentary acts, such as the Procurement Act, were sufficient to meet the threshold under Article 144(1) of the Constitution.

“While the CJ’s decision reinforces institutional independence, it appears to lower the threshold set by previous rulings. Judicial consistency is vital to maintaining public trust in the courts,” he added.

Fuseini said the ruling strikes a balance between protecting institutional integrity and respecting constitutional norms, calling it a reminder of the judiciary’s central role in Ghana’s democratic framework.

He added that "Now, today, by the judgment of, or by the decision of Chief Justice, it appears to me that that threshold was a lower threshold. And probably, if Justice Baffoe Bonnie were sitting at that time as the Chief Justice, then Charlotte Osei, would not have gone home."