I do not agree threshold for a prima facie case against the CJ is low – Barker-Vormawor

Oliver Barker-Vormawor is a Constitutional Rights and Policy Strategy Advisor at Democracy Hub. He has challenged former Deputy Attorney General Diana Asonaba Dapaah's claim. She stated that the threshold for a prima facie case against the Chief Justice is low.

On JoyNews’ Newsfile, Barker-Vormawor argued that the threshold is actually high. He emphasized that a strong evidentiary basis is needed for such cases to proceed.

He believes the allegations against the Chief Justice are significant. When viewed together, they meet the requirements for a prima facie case.

Barker-Vormawor's comments come amid public debate about judicial accountability. This follows petitions to the president seeking to remove Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo for alleged misconduct.

Last week, the president suspended the Chief Justice. A committee has been established to investigate the petitions against her.