Constitution Was Drafted with Politicians’ Protection in Mind” – Dominic Brenya Esq
The recent suspension of Ghana’s Chief Justice has ignited national conversations around constitutional accountability and legal loopholes.
Constitutional Lawyer, Dominic Brenya, has criticized the country’s legal framework, pointing out significant gaps that, in his view, protect political interests over institutional integrity.
Speaking on Kessben TV’s Maakye Morning Show, Mr. Brenya expressed strong reservations about the 1992 Constitution. According to him, the framers embedded protections for political actors.
Reacting to calls for the Chief Justice to resign following her suspension, he stressed that resignation should not be based on public opinion or political pressure.
“If she believes she is innocent, then she must go through the full legal process to clear her name. She should not step down based on mere advice or public sentiment,” he asserted.
He further raised alarms over the absence of clear legal provisions for appeal in such high-level removals. “There’s no explicit clause that permits the Chief Justice to appeal a revocation by the President’’ he stated.
The debate surrounding the suspension has rekindled interest in constitutional reforms, especially concerning how top judicial and political figures are held accountable and what rights they have when facing disciplinary action.
By: Anthonia Kumado
