Legal vacation: Supreme Court dismisses Oppong Nkrumah's injunction application
Ofoase Ayirebi MP Kojo Oppong Nkrumah had filed a writ at the Supreme Court challenging the decision by the Chief Justice to allow some judges to sit and hear criminal matters during the legal vacation
The Supreme Court has ruled against an injunction application from Ofoase Ayirebi MP Kojo Oppong Nkrumah. The application sought to halt specialized courts, presided over by the Chief Justice, from hearing cases during the legal vacation. This vacation spans from August 1 to September 30. The Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, had previously issued warrants allowing certain High Court judges to sit during the vacation period.
Lawyers representing Mr. Oppong Nkrumah argued that the court should suspend hearings until the broader case could be decided, which explores constitutional questions. However, Justice Gabriel Pwamang dismissed the injunction. He explained that the Chief Justice's actions aim to expedite the handling of criminal cases, such as those related to galamsey and narcotics, which often do not have trials during the legal vacation.
Pwamang emphasized that the focus should be on advancing justice, even if some cases receive priority. The issuance of the warrants is seen as a strategic move to ensure more criminal cases receive a timely hearing, even if it means temporarily prioritizing certain matters.
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