The Supreme Court of Ghana
The Supreme Court has adjourned a case filed by Imani Africa and Prof Kwesi Aning challenging the President's power to terminate key public officers' appointments, such as the Inspector General of Police and Chief Fire Officer, without proven misconduct.
The state requested seven days to file responses, which the court granted.
The plaintiffs seek a declaration that the President cannot dismiss these officers except for proven misbehavior, and that new presidents cannot make fresh appointments unless the current holder is deceased or incapacitated.
They argue that past terminations have disregarded constitutional rights, citing examples like the 2017 dismissal of the Prisons Service Director-General.
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