Suspended CJ’s probe shouldn’t be public – Upper Manya Krobo MP warns

The Member of Parliament for Upper Manya Krobo, Bismark Tetteh Nyarko, has emphasised the need for the probe into petitions against the suspended Chief Justice to be conducted in camera, in strict adherence to constitutional provisions.

Nyarko reaffirmed that while the judiciary enjoys independence in its judicial, administrative, and financial functions, it remains subject to the 1992 Constitution.

He argued that any deviation from the prescribed procedure would be unwarranted. “If the constitution says that this investigation should be in camera, I don’t see why somebody should be saying that the President of the Republic of Ghana should do otherwise,” he stated on the Channel One Newsroom on Sunday May 25.

His remarks come amid debates over whether the hearings should be made public, following calls for greater transparency in the process. However, Nyarko insists that the constitutional directive must be respected.

“The procedures are there, the constitution is clear on these matters, and if the President or the committee is following what the constitution demands, I think that is right,” he added.

The MP also expressed surprise at reports that the spouse of the suspended Chief Justice had requested to be present during the hearings.

He questioned the necessity of such participation, reiterating that the constitution mandates a private inquiry. “The constitution is clear—this matter should be heard in camera. If it is in camera, that should be it,” he asserted.