In a recent court decision, the Supreme Court of Ghana ruled on a case pertaining to the status of the first and second ladies of the Republic. Apexnewsgh reportsÂ
The case, brought by Kwame Baffoe Abronye, sought various reliefs regarding the official roles and benefits of the first and second ladies.
The Supreme Court granted the first, second, and third reliefs sought by the applicant, but denied the fourth relief.
Additionally, the court addressed the reliefs prayed for by Dafeamekpor Rockson-Nelson, Dr Clement Abaasinat Apaak, and Frederick Nii Commey, denying all except the fifth relief.
This fifth relief stated that “spouses of the President and the Vice President are not Article 71 office holders for receipt of wages and emoluments.”
The ruling by the Supreme Court clarifies the legal status of the spouses of the President and Vice President in Ghana. The court’s decision on the interpretation of the Constitution, 1992, emphasizes the distinction between Article 71 office holders and the roles of the first and second ladies. These legal clarifications have important implications for the governance and administration of the country.
However, the court’s judgment provides clarity on the roles and entitlements of the first and second ladies of Ghana, shedding light on the legal framework surrounding their positions within the government.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
