[2016]DLSC2794 • October 27, 2016 • Supreme Court •
H/L JUSTICE MUSTAPHA HABIB LOGOH, H/L JUSTICE PAUL UUTER DERY AND H/L JUSTICE GILBERT AYISI ADDO vs. TIGER EYE PI, THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF GHANA AND THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
The Plaintiffs, three High Court Justices, were petitioned for removal from office on allegations of bribery by Tiger Eye PI. The Plaintiffs investigated and found that Tiger Eye PI was not a registered company under the Companies Act, 1963 (Act 179). They challenged the validity of the petition and subsequent actions by the President and Chief Justice, arguing that the petitioner lacked legal capacity and that the petitions were fraudulent.
read moreAKAMBA, JSC. PROLOGUE This case involves serving judges on issues pertaining to allegations of corruption of office. Owing to the nature of the case, it is with the greatest trepidation that we sit in judgment over our colleagues, knowing what consequences may flow should they be found culpable. However, it is not for nothing that ‘Lady Justice’ has been depicted wearing a blindfold signifying objectivity; in that justice is, or should be meted out objectively, without fear or favour, regardless of money, wealth, fame, power or identity. We are therefore obliged to adhere to our judicial oaths to do justice according to law and nothing else. BRIEF FACTS The three Plaintiffs herein are Justices of the High Court of Justice. The 1st Defendant purports to be a company limited by shares and registered under the laws of Ghana. The 2nd Defendant is the head of the Judiciary of Ghana and responsible for the administration and supervision of the Judiciary while the 3rd Defendant is...