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Former Senior Presidential Aide, Dr. Tony Aidoo, has sharply criticized the Supreme Court for what he describes as a “procedural error” in handling the recent case involving the declaration of four parliamentary seats as vacant.
Court’s Decision Sparks Democracy Concerns
Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on October 22, Dr. Aidoo expressed concern that the Court’s October 18 ruling sets a dangerous precedent for Ghana’s democracy. The Court had issued a stay of execution on Speaker Alban Bagbin’s declaration of the seats as vacant, following an ex parte application by some NPP MPs. This stay permits the MPs to continue their duties until a final judgment is delivered.
Supreme Court Overstepped, Says Aidoo
Dr. Aidoo argued that the Court committed an error by entertaining the application without including Parliament or the Speaker in the process. “The Supreme Court committed a procedural error by not hearing from Parliament or the Speaker. This is an illegality, and the matter should be struck out,” he asserted.
Judiciary Must Not Become Politically Compromised
He cautioned that the judiciary’s role is to safeguard the Constitution, not serve as a tool for political interests. “How can the Supreme Court turn itself into a political arena? It is the last bastion of defence for the Constitution and must realise that… It shouldn’t put itself as a hatchet agent. The law must be predictable, or there is no law.”
Aidoo Questions AG’s Position on Dual Citizenship Case
Dr. Aidoo also criticized the Attorney General’s inconsistency in challenging the Speaker’s ruling, drawing attention to the ongoing prosecution of James Gyakye Quayson, who is being tried for contesting an election while holding dual citizenship. “If the AG claims that filing nominations for a future election doesn’t vacate a current seat, why is Gyakye Quayson being prosecuted for filing nominations?”
Warning of Political Instability
He warned that if judicial decisions are perceived as inconsistent or politically biased, the Fourth Republic could descend into chaos. “Ghana risks political instability if people begin to see the judiciary as being influenced by partisan interests.”
Story By: Baffour/Pinkfmonlinegh.com