By Iddi Yire, GNA
Accra, Nov 10, GNA – Mr Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, the Chief Justice, did not find a prima facie case in a petition brought against Mr Justice Gabriel Pwamang, a Supreme Court Judge.
A statement issued by Mr Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Presidential Spokesman and Minister of State in-charge of Government Communications said following the conclusion of the Chief Justice’s preliminary inquiry into the petition submitted by Mr Edward Adeti against Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, the Chief Justice had determined that no prima facie case had been established to warrant further investigation, in accordance with Article 146(3) of the Constitution.
It said consequently, the constitutional threshold for initiating further proceedings has not been met, and no further action was required in respect of the petition.
The statement said the matter was closely considered.
It noted that the Office of the President assures the public that the matter had been handled in accordance with the applicable constitutional procedures and the principles of due process.
GNA
Edited by Kenneth Odeng Adade