The Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has concluded that a petition seeking the removal of Supreme Court Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang does not establish a prima facie case warranting further investigation, effectively bringing the matter to a close.
The decision was communicated by the Office of the President on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, following the conclusion of a preliminary inquiry conducted by the Chief Justice in accordance with Article 146(3) of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution.
In a statement signed by the Presidential Spokesperson and Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Presidency confirmed that the preliminary assessment had not established sufficient grounds to initiate additional proceedings against the Supreme Court Justice.
The statement explained that the constitutional threshold required for further investigation had not been satisfied and consequently indicated that no additional action would be taken on the petition.
The petition was submitted by investigative journalist Edward Adeti on October 26, 2026, through the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, at the Jubilee House.
It sought the removal of Justice Pwamang over allegations of judicial misconduct connected to a Judicial Council delegation’s visit to the palace of the Tongraan of Talensi in the Upper East Region in June 2023.
The complaint centred on the alleged presentation of a bull to the delegation during the visit, which was reportedly led by Justice Pwamang.
Mr Adeti argued that the circumstances surrounding the alleged gift raised concerns about compliance with judicial ethical standards governing the acceptance of gifts and the preservation of judicial independence.
The petition also questioned Justice Pwamang’s subsequent participation in a Supreme Court appeal involving individuals associated with the traditional authority.
The appeal resulted in the quashing of contempt convictions involving the Divisional Chief of Baare, Naab Nyakora Mantii, and Richard Sunday Yinbil, Secretary to the Paramount Chief of Talensi.
The allegations raised by the petitioner, however, were not established as findings of misconduct.
Under Article 146 of the Constitution, petitions seeking the removal of superior court judges are subject to a preliminary constitutional process before any further investigative proceedings can commence.
The Chief Justice’s determination means that the petition will not proceed to the next stage under the constitutional removal procedure.
The Presidency has consequently maintained that the matter has been handled in accordance with the applicable constitutional requirements and principles of due process.
