: President Mahama Petitioned to Dissolve CJ Removal Committee Over Alleged Conflict of Interest

Accra, Ghana – Top Knowledge TV | Politics Desk

A group of concerned citizens and legal experts has formally petitioned President John Dramani Mahama to dissolve the committee established to evaluate the possible removal of Ghana’s Chief Justice, citing concerns over conflict of interest and compromised neutrality.

The petitioners argue that one of the members appointed to the committee has existing ties with parties involved in the case, thereby undermining the objectivity and fairness required for such a critical national exercise.

According to the petition, the integrity of the process is at stake if the committee is allowed to continue under its current composition. The document stresses that the judiciary, as a cornerstone of democracy, must be shielded from any perception of bias, particularly when dealing with matters that affect its highest office.

“We are not against due process,” one of the signatories stated. “But due process must be seen to be fair and impartial. The presence of any conflict of interest, whether real or perceived, must be addressed with urgency.”

While the Office of the President has yet to issue an official response, sources within the Jubilee House indicate that the petition is under serious review, with constitutional and legal advisors examining its merits.

This development adds a new dimension to the already sensitive proceedings surrounding the Chief Justice, whose potential removal has sparked national debate over judicial independence and executive oversight.

Legal analysts say President Mahama’s decision in the coming days will not only affect the future of the Chief Justice but may also set a precedent for how such high-level judicial matters are handled in the future.

As the story unfolds, Ghanaians await clarity on whether the committee will be reconstituted or allowed to proceed.