The Chief Justice has determined that there is no prima facie case against Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang following a preliminary inquiry into a petition brought against the Supreme Court judge.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Presidency Communications Office on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
According to the statement, the petition was submitted by Mr. Edward Adeti against Justice Pwamang. Following a review of the matter, the Chief Justice concluded that the threshold required to warrant further investigation had not been met.
The determination was made in accordance with Article 146(3) of the 1992 Constitution, which outlines the procedure for handling petitions concerning superior court judges.
“As no prima facie case has been established, no further investigation is required,” the statement indicated.
The Chief Justice further ruled that no additional action was necessary in respect of the petition, effectively bringing the matter to a close.
The Presidency noted that the case had been handled in accordance with applicable constitutional procedures and the principles of due process.
“The matter is accordingly considered closed,” the statement added.
The statement was signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications.
The announcement brings finality to the petition process, with the Presidency emphasizing that the constitutional mechanisms for reviewing such matters had been duly followed.