The Supreme Court has struck out a supplementary affidavit filed by suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo in support of her injunction application. Apexnewsgh reports
The affidavit alleged inhumane treatment, violation of her dignity, and described the ongoing proceedings as a “mockery of justice” and a “ruse” aimed at unjustifiably removing her from office.
However, the apex court ruled that the contents of the affidavit referred to events that occurred before the committee investigating the petitions for her removal, which are expected to be held in camera.
A five-member panel of the court upheld an objection raised by the deputy Attorney General, Justice Srem Sai, who argued that the supplementary affidavit violated Article 146(8) of the Constitution, which mandates that proceedings concerning the removal of justices be conducted in private.
The Supreme Court held that the contents of the affidavit indeed violated the confidentiality provisions under the Constitution and accordingly struck it out.
This decision was despite arguments from former Attorney General and legal counsel for Justice Torkonoo, Godfred Yeboah Dame, that the affidavit was submitted within a judicial forum and not disclosed to the general public.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
