The Chief Justice has dismissed a petition filed against Supreme Court judge, Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, following a preliminary inquiry which established that there is no prima facie case to warrant further investigation.
The decision follows an inquiry into allegations brought against the apex court judge by Mr. Edward Adeti.
According to a official statement issued by the Presidency Communications and signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, MP, Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, the preliminary inquiry concluded that the allegations failed to satisfy the necessary constitutional standards.
“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 has determined that no prima facie case has been established to warrant further investigation, in accordance with Article 146(3) of the Constitution,” the statement said.
The government indicated that with the constitutional requirement unmet, no additional inquiry or proceedings would be pursued regarding the matter.
“Consequently, the constitutional threshold for initiating further proceedings has not been met, and no further action is required in respect of the petition. The matter is accordingly considered closed,” the Presidency stated.
The statement further reassured the general public of the government’s commitment to upholding the rule of law and constitutional order throughout the handling of the petition.
“The Office of the President wishes to assure the public that the matter has been handled in accordance with the applicable constitutional procedures and the principles of due process,” the statement added.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana