Chief Justice dismisses petition against Justice Pwamang, finds no prima facie case

The Chief Justice has dismissed a petition seeking action against Supreme Court Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, ruling that it failed to establish a prima facie case to warrant further investigation.

The decision follows a preliminary inquiry into a petition filed by Mr Edward Adeti against the Supreme Court Justice.

In a statement issued by the Presidency Communications today, the Office of the President said the Chief Justice had concluded that the constitutional threshold required to initiate further proceedings had not been met.

According to the statement, the preliminary inquiry found no prima facie case to justify further investigation in accordance with Article 146(3) of the 1992 Constitution.”Consequently, the constitutional threshold for initiating further proceedings has not been met, and no further action is required in respect of the petition,” the statement said.

It added that the matter had consequently been considered closed, ruling out any further action on the petition.

The Office of the President further assured the public that the matter had been handled in accordance with the applicable constitutional procedures and principles of due process.The statement was signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister for Government Communications and Spokesperson to the President.

By Jesse Otto