No prima facie case in petition against Justice Pwamang – Presidency

The Chief Justice has found no prima facie case in a petition filed by investigative journalist Edward Adeti against Supreme Court Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang.

The decision follows a preliminary inquiry into the petition, which was conducted in accordance with Article 146(3) of the 1992 Constitution.

The Presidency announced the outcome in a statement issued on Tuesday, November 10, and signed by Presidential Spokesperson and Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu.

The statement said the Chief Justice had determined that the petition did not establish sufficient grounds to warrant further investigation.

“The Chief Justice has determined that no prima facie case has been established to warrant further investigation, in accordance with Article 146(3) of the Constitution,” the statement said.

It added that the constitutional threshold for initiating further proceedings had not been met, effectively bringing the matter to an end.

“Consequently, the constitutional threshold for initiating further proceedings has not been met, and no further action is required in respect of the petition. The matter is accordingly considered closed,” the statement added.

The Presidency said the matter had been handled in accordance with the applicable constitutional procedures and principles of due process.

In the said petition, Adeti alleges that Justice Pwamang breached judicial conduct rules after leading a Judicial Council delegation that was offered a bull by the Paramount Chief of Talensi in June 2023.

According to him the apex court Justice later presiding over a Supreme Court appeal that quashed the contempt convictions of two people associated with the traditional area.

The petition cites conflicting accounts over whether the delegation accepted the bull and raises concerns about possible bias and the appearance of impropriety.