The Supreme Court of Ghana is scheduled to hear an injunction application on April 2, filed by Vincent Assafuah, the Member of Parliament for Old Tafo in the Ashanti Region.

The application seeks to prevent President John Dramani Mahama from taking further steps regarding petitions calling for the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.

Assafuah contends that any attempt by the President to act on the petitions would threaten judicial independence and violate constitutional provisions. His legal challenge questions the legitimacy of the petitions and the potential implications for separation of powers in Ghana’s governance system.

The case has attracted widespread public interest, with legal experts and political analysts debating its impact on the relationship between the Executive and the Judiciary. Observers believe the Supreme Court’s decision on the injunction could establish a crucial precedent for judicial appointments and removals in the country.

As the hearing approaches, stakeholders across Ghana’s legal and political spheres await the ruling, which could significantly influence the ongoing debate over judicial independence and executive authority.