The Supreme Court of Ghana has delivered a significant verdict, ruling in favor of President John Dramani Mahama in a case filed by IMANI Africa and Prof. Kwabena Enning. The plaintiffs had sought an injunction to prevent the President from removing top security officials, including Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr. George Akuffo Dampare.
However, the court, led by Justice Baffoe Bonney, deemed the injunction unnecessary, stating that the ongoing case does not prevent the President from exercising his administrative powers. This ruling effectively clears the way for President Mahama to make changes to the security leadership without waiting for a final ruling in May 2025.
IMANI Africa and Prof. Enning had argued that the President should wait for the final ruling before making any changes, citing concerns that the security officials would be unfairly treated if removed before the case is concluded. However, the court’s decision suggests that the President’s administrative powers supersede the ongoing legal proceedings.
This development is the latest in a longstanding legal challenge regarding presidential authority over security agency heads, which was first filed by IMANI Africa and Prof. Enning in March 2024. The case has sparked intense debate about the limits of presidential power and the role of the judiciary in ensuring accountability.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
