No hard and fast rule in prima facie case process – Samoa Addo

Nii Kpakpo Samoa Addo, a legal practitioner and NDC member, has called for a review of how to determine a prima facie case for removing a Chief Justice. He argues that the current system lacks consistency and clear guidelines.

Speaking on The Forum on Asaase Radio, he noted that different presidents approach this process in various ways. This inconsistency arises from the absence of fixed procedures.

Samoa Addo explained that without clear rules, presidents take different approaches. He referenced past presidents who consulted the Council of State before establishing a prima facie case. He cited the Agyei Twum case as an important example.

He stated, “There is precedent where the previous president has done this twice.” He emphasized that consulting the Council of State is required by the Agyei Twum case before establishing a prima facie case.

Samoa Addo also defended the current Chief Justice’s request for a copy of the president’s announcement about her case. He said it was within her rights to ask for this information.