General News of Thursday, 14 May 2020Source: www.ghanaweb.comSupreme Court verdict: Over aged persons will now occupy public office – AyineDr. Dominic Akuritinga AyineDr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, a former Deputy Attorney General and Deputy Minister for Justice, has expressed worry over the Supreme Court's 5-2 decision on the eligibility of the Special Prosecutor, Martin Alamisi Burnes Kaiser Amidu, to occupy his office after attaining retirement. Speaking to the media after the judgement on the SP's eligibility on Wednesday, May 13, Dr. Ayine said the decision by the supreme court would set a bad precedent for public office holders. The Supreme Court (SC) did not give reasons for the decision but indicated that the lawyers could pick up the judgement later from the court’s registry. The 5-2 decision of the courtThe Supreme Court in a 5-2 majority decision dismissed a suit challenging Martin Amidu’s eligibility to serve as Special Prosecutor. The judges who were in favour of the dismissal of the suit included Chief Justice Anin Yeboah, Justice Bafffoe Bonnie, Justice Marful-Sau, Justice Nene Amegatse and Justice Prof. Ashie Kotey.

Source: GhanaWeb May 14, 2020 05:15 UTC