Go to Court If You Have a Case-Thaddeus Sory Tells GBA
A Private Legal Practitioner,Thaddeus Sory has responded to the Ghana Bar Association’s (GBA) resolution regarding the suspension of the Chief Justice and the Acting Chief Justice’s directive on case assignment.
In a strongly-worded statement, Sory argued that the GBA’s demands are “legally flawed and disrespectful.”
Case Assignment
Sory asserts that the power to assign cases is an administrative function of the Chief Justice, and the Acting Chief Justice has the authority to exercise this power.
Constitutional Provision
Sory cites Article 146(10) of the 1992 Constitution, which states that the President may suspend the Chief Justice acting in accordance with the advice of the Council of State.
GBA’s Inconsistency
Sory points out that the GBA’s current position is inconsistent with its previous stance on similar matters.
Call to Action
Sory advises the GBA to take their concerns to court if they believe they have a case, rather than making public declarations.
He notes that the law is not the sole preserve of the GBA’s interpretation and that past attempts by the GBA to litigate similar matters have resulted in embarrassing defeats.
Source: Felix Nyaaba/expressnewsghana.com
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