The Supreme Court has dismissed a suit by Editor in- chief of the Crusading Guide, Mr Abdul Malik Kweku Baako Junior, challenging the impeachment of former chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Ms Charlotte Osei.
Mr Baako argued that Mrs Osei was not impeached based the performance of her core functions as the EC Chairperson.
He, therefore, wanted an interpretation of Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution, from the court to that effect.
But in a unanimous decision on Tuesday, a seven-member panel of the court presided over by Justice Julius Ansah, dismissed the suit on the basis that it raises no issue for constitutional interpretation or enforcement.
The writ, which was filed on Tuesday July 10, 2019 also wanted the apex court to hold that the Chief Justice’s prima facie determination against Mrs Osei was inconsistent and in violation of Article 146 (3) of the 1992 Constitution.
Reliefs
The 18 reliefs that were being sought by Mr Baako included a declaration that upon a true and proper construction of Article 146 (1) of the 1992 Constitution, a petition for the removal of the chairperson of the EC, pursuant to the provisions of Article 146, was only valid if such a petition alleged stated misbehaviour or incompetence relating to the performance of the core constitutional functions of the chairperson of the EC.
He was also seeking a declaration that the finding by the Chief Justice (CJ) that a prima facie case had been made out in respect of six allegations contained in the petition for the removal of Mrs Osei pursuant to Article 146 of the Constitution and which allegations were not founded on acts of stated misbehaviour or incompetence against Mrs Osei in the performance of her core functions as Chairperson of the EC was unconstitutional, null, void and of no effect.
The same act was inconsistent with and in violation of the provisions of Article 296 Clause (c) of the 1992 Constitution and accordingly arbitrary and unconstitutional.
Mr Baako further prayed the court to rule that the CJ exercised an administrative rather than the functions and duties of a judge or judicial officer.
Another relief that was sought was a declaration that in exercising the constitutional functions and duties of a committee constituted by the CJ under Article 146 (4) of the 1992 Constitution, the committee so established exercised an administrative rather than the functions and duties of a judge or judicial officer and that the committee was required to act in accordance with regulations governing the exercise of its discretionary power under Article 146 (4) of the 1992 Constitution.
Source: Daily Graphic
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Daily Graphic Paaa, We just entered 2019 wai. read below: "The writ, which was filed on Tuesday July 10, 2019"
The writ, which was filed on Tuesday July 10, 2019.🤦♂️ Can someone tell me today's date. I think the editor is sleeping on the Job.
+kweku Baako wanyim agu are. Disgraceful human being
Kweku baako is a disgrace. I have really lost respect for him. He used to be my serious serious role model but I no longer respect him again because of Anas. Kweku baako doesnt know the real Ana's. He is a criminal. I have good thoughts and judgements to tell Ana's is ***barred word***.
The law needs to be tested all the time. Thank you Mr. Baako for taking time to interrogate this matter and presenting it for interpretation.
Hipocrate Basko. He intentionally did that to prevent Charlotte from slfilling. Since when has he become friend of NDC appointees?
Daily graphic: The writ, which was filed on Tuesday July 10, 2019 also wanted the apex court to hold that the Chief Justice’s prima facie determination against Mrs Osei was inconsistent and in violation of Article 146 (3) of the 1992 Constitution. Me: What is today's date? am I in a dream?
'Wobete wo peeega'!
Kweku baako has lost his credibility. Ever since i heard him talked about a certain coffee shop i have lost all the respect i have for him. He is part of a group of ple who have taken it upon themselves to use journalism to blackmail ple. They will do anything to cover up their plot. That is why i pity Suale. His murder will just end up like the other unresolved murders. The family is not even interested in knowing who killed their relative. The coffee shop maffias knows the truth.
KWAKU MY MENTOR STOP DISGRACING YOURSELF.