/ “Who told them?” – Tameklo demands answers as confidentiality of Chief Justice removal process comes under scrutiny.
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| Edudzi Tameklo demands answers from the Minority over alleged leak of petition targeting Chief Justice. |
Edudzi Tameklo, the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) and the Director of Legal Affairs for the NDC, has expressed grave concerns over how the Minority in Parliament allegedly gained access to the confidential petition seeking the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.
His comments followed a press conference by the Minority condemning the petition, which they called “politically motivated” and “an attempt to undermine the independence of the judiciary.”
At the heart of the controversy is John Darko, MP for Suame and Legal Counsel for the Minority Caucus. He criticized the petition’s basis—alleging that the Chief Justice advised the President on judicial appointments and presided over controversial cases—as “flimsy.”
“We see the spurious petition for the removal of the Chief Justice as a serious setback to our democratic journey,” he stated.
During a panel discussion on TV3, Tameklo questioned the source of the leak, noting that the petition process is strictly confidential and was sealed by the Presidency before being submitted to the Chief Justice.
“Who informed the Minority of the details? Is Her Ladyship in communication with the Minority? Because at this point, the petition is strictly between the President and the Chief Justice,” he stressed.
He further stated that a journalist from Metro TV also referenced the petition content, adding fuel to speculation about how the information was accessed.
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Tameklo reminded Ghanaians of a precedent where the same legal process was followed during the removal of Lauretta Lamptey, former CHRAJ Commissioner, under President Mahama.
“How come that today, Annoh Dompreh and his Minority do not have confidence that President Mahama will do the same thing he did with Lauretta—affording her the opportunity to defend herself? Where is the fear, where is the panic?” he asked.
As Ghanaians await clarity on the authenticity and handling of the petition, concerns grow over the sanctity of such sensitive processes and the implications for judicial independence and political transparency.
More fire 🔥 Lawyers Edudzi Tamakloe on Petitions to remove Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo and fires mini micro minority in Parliament. pic.twitter.com/XXggSWjCeS
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