The Chief Justice has concluded that a petition filed by Mr Edward Adeti against Supreme Court Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang does not establish a prima facie case to warrant further investigation under Article 146(3) of the 1992 Constitution.
The decision follows the completion of a preliminary inquiry into the petition, during which the Chief Justice assessed whether the issues raised met the constitutional requirements for initiating further proceedings against the Supreme Court Justice.
A statement issued by the Office of the President on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, and signed by the President’s Spokesperson and Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, said the preliminary assessment found insufficient grounds to proceed with the matter.
According to the statement, the Chief Justice determined that the constitutional threshold required to trigger further investigation had not been satisfied.
“Consequently, the constitutional threshold for initiating further proceedings has not been met, and no further action is required in respect of the petition,” the statement said.
The Office of the President subsequently confirmed that the matter has been considered closed, effectively bringing the petition process to an end at the preliminary stage.
Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution provides the framework for the removal of superior court judges and other specified officeholders from office. It establishes procedures intended to ensure that petitions concerning judicial officers are handled in accordance with constitutional requirements.
Under Article 146(3), the Chief Justice is required to conduct a preliminary examination of a petition concerning a superior court judge to determine whether a prima facie case has been established before further constitutional steps can be initiated.
The preliminary assessment serves as an important safeguard against the initiation of removal proceedings without sufficient grounds.
In this instance, the Chief Justice’s determination means the petition against Justice Pwamang will not proceed to the next stage of the constitutional process.
The Presidency has assured the public that the petition was handled in accordance with the applicable constitutional procedures and the principles of due process.
The statement emphasised that the decision followed the established constitutional framework, underscoring the importance of respecting the processes governing matters involving members of the judiciary.
The development brings the petition against Justice Pwamang to a close, with no further action expected in relation to the matter.
By 1960news.com
