The Presidency has officially acknowledged receipt of a petition calling for the removal of Supreme Court Judge, Justice Yonny Kulendi, over alleged misconduct — a move that could trigger one of the most complex constitutional procedures in Ghana’s governance framework.
The petition, filed on September 30 by Daniel Marfo Ofori-Atta, accuses Justice Kulendi of interfering in ongoing High Court proceedings related to the high-profile ambulance scandal involving former Deputy Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson.
While the allegations remain unproven, legal experts note that the case could become a key test of Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution, which lays out the stringent process for removing a Justice of the Supreme Court. This includes the setting up of a committee to investigate the claims, with the President required to act on the committee’s findings.
Observers warn that beyond the specific claims, the petition raises broader concerns about judicial accountability and the delicate balance between protecting judges from undue political pressure and ensuring that alleged ethical breaches are addressed.
Neither the Presidency nor Justice Kulendi has publicly commented on the matter. For now, all eyes are on how the constitutional process will unfold — a process that is likely to shape public confidence in both the judiciary and the executive’s handling of sensitive petitions.
