Petition against Justice Pwamang closed after Chief Justice finds no prima facie case

Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has found no prima facie case in a petition filed by investigative journalist Edward Adeti seeking the removal of Supreme Court Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang.

The decision brings the petition, which accused the Supreme Court judge of alleged misconduct, to a close without further investigation.

In a statement issued by the Office of the President on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, the Presidency said the Chief Justice had completed a preliminary inquiry into the complaint and determined that it did not meet the constitutional threshold for further proceedings.

The statement, signed by Presidential Spokesperson and Minister for Government Communications Felix Kwakye Ofosu, said the determination was made in accordance with Article 146(3) of the 1992 Constitution.

“Following the conclusion of the Chief Justice’s preliminary inquiry into the petition submitted by Mr. Edward Adeti against Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, 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,” it stated.

The Presidency consequently confirmed that no further action would be taken on the complaint, declaring the matter closed.

The petition was filed on October 26, 2026, and sought the removal of Justice Pwamang over alleged misconduct linked to a visit by a Judicial Council delegation to the palace of the Paramount Chief of Talensi in June 2023.

The delegation was reportedly led by Justice Pwamang, during which a bull was allegedly presented. The petition raised concerns about the acceptance of the animal and whether the circumstances amounted to a breach of judicial conduct rules.

It also questioned Justice Pwamang’s participation in a subsequent Supreme Court appeal involving individuals connected to the traditional area.

The Presidency assured the public that the process had been handled in accordance with constitutional procedures and the principles of due process.