Professor Ransford Gyampo, the Acting CEO of the Ghana Shippers Authority, has come down hard on the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) for its recent statement regarding the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.
His sharp critique follows the GBA’s call for the immediate revocation of the Chief Justice’s suspension, arguing that it lacks constitutional grounding.
The GBA’s statement, released on April 26, claims the suspension violated the 1992 Constitution, as it was carried out without any official regulatory framework such as a Constitutional Instrument or Statutory Instrument.
They argue that the President’s decision under Article 146(10) was fundamentally flawed and unconstitutional.
However, Gyampo has strongly criticized the GBA, accusing the association of hypocrisy. He questioned the timing of their vocal opposition, pointing out that the GBA remained silent for the entire 8 years of the previous administration.
He described the association’s sudden outcry as “nauseating,” and called on Ghanaians to hold the GBA accountable for what he sees as selective activism.
Gyampo’s words have sparked a debate on the GBA’s role in Ghana’s legal and political landscape, with many questioning the neutrality and consistency of its stances.
As the controversy continues, the GBA’s actions are under intense scrutiny, and many are calling for clarity on their true motivations in this matter.
