The Office of the Attorney General has formally responded to objections raised by suspended Chief Justice Her Ladyship Gertrude Torkonoo, rejecting claims of bias, procedural irregularities, and constitutional breaches in the ongoing impeachment probe.
In a detailed legal reply, the AG defended the decision to hold in-camera proceedings, describing it as a “constitutional command” designed to protect not only the suspended Chief Justice but the entire judiciary. As such, the AG argued, the format “cannot be waived.”
Addressing concerns over the impartiality of two Supreme Court judges sitting on the investigative committee, the AG dismissed calls for their recusal.
Specifically, on Justice Samuel Adibu Asiedu, the AG clarified that he did not participate in the injunction hearing brought by one of the petitioners and therefore cannot be disqualified.
Regarding Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, the AG argued that his involvement in unrelated legal matters involving one petitioner does not constitute evidence of bias.
The AG also stated that contrary to the CJ’s claims, all committee members had taken the required oath of office.
In conclusion, the Attorney General maintained that no legal basis exists for the injunction being sought by the suspended Chief Justice, urging that the proceedings be allowed to continue in accordance with constitutional provisions.
Read the Attorney General’s full response to the Suspended CJ H.L Gertrude Torkornoo below:
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