Attorney General and Minister for Justice Godfred Dame has reaffirmed the supremacy of the Constitution over all individuals and institutions at the Ghana Bar Association’s swearing-in event.
He stated that no person, not even the President, is above the Constitution.
Referencing Article 1, he declared, “Sovereignty resides in the people of Ghana, and the Constitution is the supreme law of Ghana.”
He stated that all procedures and actions by institutions in Ghana must align with the Constitution, warning that deviations would be deemed unconstitutional.
Godfred Dame encouraged the legal fraternity to uphold judicial independence, urging the General Legal Council to act against lawyers who, in pursuit of “cheap political points,” denigrate the judiciary.
“The privilege to practise law comes with a moral and legal duty to uphold the dignity of the profession,” he stated.
He warned that disrespect for judicial institutions weakens Ghana’s democratic foundation.
Godfred Dame’s stance underscores the Constitution as the ultimate authority, ensuring that Ghana’s democracy remains intact and that institutions operate within legal boundaries.
“It is non-negotiable,” he concluded, underscoring the Constitution’s unyielding role in governance.
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