Supreme Court of Ghana
Wed, 30 Oct 2024
Source: Joy News
The Supreme Court has dismissed a challenge against Justice Ernest Gaewu's participation in a case involving Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin.
Lawyer Thaddeus Sory argued that Gaewu’s past political ties with the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) posed a conflict of interest.
Bagbin's legal team requested Gaewu's recusal, citing concerns about impartiality in light of his political background.
The Supreme Court has begun hearings on Bagbin's appeal to overturn a prior ruling that affected parliamentary seat declarations.
Despite objections, the court upheld Gaewu's role, underscoring concerns about judicial independence in Ghana.
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Source: Joy News