The Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has hinted at a possible review of the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Chief Justice removal case if the court’s legal reasoning fails to convince him.
In a 3-2 majority decision on Tuesday, May 6, the Supreme Court dismissed Assafuah’s application seeking to halt the process for the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo and revoke her suspension from office. The full reasons for the decision will be made public on May 21, 2025.
Speaking on the Channel One Newsroom, Assafuah said he will await the official explanation before deciding his next steps.
“The Supreme Court says that on the 21st of May, the reasoning behind their ruling will be made available to us. When it is finally made available, then I will see the reasoning behind it — whether or not it holds water. If it does, I leave the matter to rest. If it doesn’t, in my opinion, then I am likely to file for a review” he said.
Assafuah noted that the partial alignment with his legal position within the Supreme Court gives him indication that he may proceed with a review.
“Even before getting hold of the reasoning, it is clear that even at the Supreme Court, two of the judges agreed with my position and ruled in favour of my arguments. So, it gives me some indication that I am likely to go back to the Supreme Court.”