Deputy Attorney General, Justice Srem Sai, has criticised the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) over its resolution on the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.
At its 2025 Mid-Year conference in Accra, the GBA issued a communiqué demanding that President John Dramani Mahama revoke the suspension of the Chief Justice, citing its unconstitutionality under Article 146(10).
The Association explained that its demand seeks to prevent the abuse of discretionary powers in such cases.
However, in an interview on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, Dr. Srem-Sai questioned the logic behind the GBA’s stance, expressing concern over the resolution, which was passed by only 47 members despite the GBA’s membership of over 7,000. His primary concern, however, was the principle behind the decision rather than the number of members involved.
“I am too worried that GBA will do such a thing because the people who even did this were 47, although they satisfied the quorum,” he lamented.
He further criticised the GBA’s call for the President to publish the details of the prima facie against the Chief Justice, questioning the legality of such a request.
“How can the President go ahead and publish the prima facie decision, when we all know that the Constitution commands that the process should not be done in public?” he asked.
Amid the divided opinions, Dr. Srem-Sai urged members of the Bar and other associations to actively participate in meetings and contribute to decision-making.
He believes this will prevent a small group from advancing their own agenda in the name of the entire association, thereby protecting its reputation.
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