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Published on 2024-03-27 12:56:06
The case called in court on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, was immediately put on hold for the court to confirm with the Bailiff of the Court if a hearing notice was served on the Plaintiff.
In his lawsuit against the Speaker of Parliament (1st defendant) and the Attorney General (2nd defendant) on March 18, 2024, the NDC legislator argued that the President should have sought parliamentary approval before reassigning ministers whose appointments were revoked.
President Akufo-Addo on February 14, 2024, announced a reshuffle that saw 13 ministers and 10 deputy ministers being relieved of their posts, while six of them were reassigned to different portfolios.
The legal battle between the NDC legislator and the Speaker of Parliament and the Attorney General revolves around the President’s reassignment of ministers without seeking parliamentary approval. The Plaintiff believes that this action by the President was unconstitutional and has taken his case to court for redress.
The case in question was brought before the court on March 27, 2024, but was quickly paused to verify if the Plaintiff had been served with a hearing notice. This procedural step is crucial in ensuring that all parties involved in a legal matter are properly notified and given the opportunity to present their case.
The NDC legislator’s argument is based on the premise that the President’s reshuffle of ministers should have been subject to parliamentary approval, as it involves changes to the executive branch of government. By bypassing this step, the Plaintiff believes that the President overstepped his authority and violated constitutional principles.
President Akufo-Addo’s reshuffle, which took place on February 14, 2024, sparked controversy and debate among political circles in Ghana. The removal and reassignment of ministers is a common practice in government, but the legality of such actions can be called into question when proper procedures are not followed.
The outcome of this legal battle could have far-reaching implications for the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches of government in Ghana. It will also serve as a test of the country’s legal system and its ability to uphold the rule of law.
As the case progresses, both sides will present their arguments and evidence to the court, and a decision will ultimately be made based on the merits of the case and the interpretation of relevant laws and constitutional provisions. This legal battle is just one example of the checks and balances that exist within a democratic system of government and the importance of upholding the rule of law.
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