CJ misstepped by going to Supreme Court rather than Judicial Council-Ansa-Asare
In an interview on PM Express aired Wednesday, May 21, Ansa-Asare critiqued the Chief Justice’s decision to bypass the Judicial Council before turning to the legal system, describing it as a procedural lapse that undermines institutional order.
Veteran legal scholar and former Director of the Ghana School of Law, Kwaku Ansa-Asare, has entered the national conversation surrounding the potential removal of Ghana’s Chief Justice, warning that the unfolding events reflect a constitutional misstep.
In an interview on PM Express aired Wednesday, May 21, Ansa-Asare critiqued the Chief Justice’s decision to bypass the Judicial Council before turning to the legal system, describing it as a procedural lapse that undermines institutional order.
Ansa-Asare argued that the Chief Justice’s current legal approach and public posture could be perceived as antagonistic toward the very committee tasked with reviewing the petition against her.
He further noted that the case has been heavily politicized, risking damage to public confidence in the judiciary and democratic governance.
Highlighting Article 125 of the 1992 Constitution, Ansa-Asare stressed that democratic action must remain bound by constitutional discipline, cautioning that public officeholders—from presidents to judges—must operate within the limits of constitutional structures.
Using analogies, he remarked that just as the Council of State guides presidential conduct, the Judicial Council serves as a check on the Chief Justice’s actions.
Though he refrained from commenting on the legitimacy of the removal petition itself, Ansa-Asare urged all parties to respect the constitutional framework, calling this episode a defining moment for Ghana’s democratic maturity.
