The Supreme Court will rule on Friday, August 21, 2026, regarding an application by Ofoase Ayeribi MP Kojo Oppong Nkrumah to suspend High Court trials during the legal vacation. Justice Gabriel Pwamang adjourned the case for ruling following arguments presented on Thursday, August 20.
Represented by Frank Davies, Oppong Nkrumah is seeking an interlocutory injunction against a Chief Justice warrant that permits High Court trials from August 1 to September 30. His counsel argued that the warrant exceeds administrative discretion under Article 296 of the Constitution by extending operations beyond traditional urgent matters.
Frank Davies cautioned that continuing proceedings during the constitutional challenge could compromise accused persons whose counsel are unavailable, causing irreparable harm and rendering the substantive suit ineffective.
Opposing the application, Deputy Attorney-General Dr. Justice Srem-Sai argued that the applicant failed to demonstrate personal injury, irreparable harm, or exceptional circumstances overriding the public interest.
He asserted that the warrant remains an administrative tool distinct from individual judicial decisions, noting that proper remedies against specific trial judges lie in judicial review rather than Supreme Court original jurisdiction. He also disputed any established rule prohibiting vacation trials.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
