In a recent development, the IMANI Centre for Policy and Education, alongside Ghanaian citizen Prof. Kwesi Aning, has taken legal action against the Attorney-General regarding the powers of the President of the Republic to appoint or dismiss individuals holding certain key offices in the country.
The plaintiffs have filed a writ invoking the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, citing specific articles of the 1992 Constitution and Supreme Court Rules. They argue that the President does not have the authority to terminate the appointment or remove from office certain office holders, such as the Inspector General of Police, Chief Fire Officer of the Fire Service, Director-General of Prisons Service, and the Comptroller General of the Immigration Service, unless under specific circumstances such as proven misconduct, incapacity, death, retirement, or resignation.
Furthermore, they assert that the President does not have the power to make new appointments to these offices unless the incumbent office holder is unavailable due to the aforementioned circumstances.
The plaintiffs are seeking declarations based on their interpretation of the Constitution, emphasizing that the President's authority in these matters is limited by specific conditions outlined in the legal framework.
This legal action raises important questions about the scope of presidential powers in relation to key appointments within the country's security and immigration services. It underscores the significance of adherence to constitutional provisions and due process in matters of public office appointments and terminations.
The outcome of this case will undoubtedly have far-reaching implications for the governance and administration of these critical institutions. It is a testament to the vital role of legal mechanisms in upholding constitutional principles and ensuring accountability within the highest echelons of leadership.
As this case unfolds, it will be crucial to closely monitor the proceedings and eventual ruling of the Supreme Court, as it stands to shape the dynamics of executive authority and institutional stability in Ghana.
-source 3news | curated by Aisha Yakubu | Ghana Crimes
