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Akwatia MP disagrees with ECOWAS Court on jurisdiction ruling
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The Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Bernard Bediako Baidoo, has disagreed with the ECOWAS Court’s decision to assume jurisdiction in the case filed by former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, even though he respects the court’s final position.
The MP, who is also a lawyer, argued that Ghana is a sovereign country with its own constitutional processes, which he believes were fully followed in the removal of the former chief justice.
He explained that the petition was submitted by a citizen as required, forwarded to the Council of State, and later examined by a committee that gave Justice Torkornoo the opportunity to be heard.
He stressed that once the committee completed its work, the constitutional process was closed, leaving no room for an appeal. He noted that these procedures have been applied in previous cases involving other public officers.
Reacting to the ECOWAS Court’s decision to dismiss the Attorney General’s preliminary objection on jurisdiction, the MP expressed discomfort with the ruling.
He argued that although Ghana is part of international treaties, its sovereignty is grounded in domestic laws, and he believes the country’s internal processes were not violated.
He also rejected claims of human rights breaches, stating that Justice Torkornoo was not denied a fair hearing during the proceedings.
Mr Baidoo indicated that the ECOWAS Court will only be determining whether any Ghanaian law was breached during the process, and he urged caution since the matter is still before the court.
He emphasised that the government will respect any final ruling from the ECOWAS Court on the substantive case, but noted that national affairs must continue while the matter is pending.
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Christians have been urged to demonstrate a living faith in Jesus Christ by allowing their confession of Him as Lord and Saviour to reflect in their daily lives.
According to the Kaneshie District Pastor of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana (EPCG), Rev. Dzidzor Nathaniel Affram, a genuine Christian’s confession should go beyond words and be demonstrated through obedience to God, love for others and service to the Church.
He made the call at the 40th anniversary remembrance service for the late Wesley Kwasi Kwadzo at the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana, Maranatha Congregation at Awudome Avenui in the Volta Region.
Speaking on the theme, “The Church Built on a Living Confession,” Rev. Affram said life would continually present challenges capable of testing Christians’ faith, making it necessary for believers to hold firmly to their confession that Jesus Christ is Lord.
He explained that accepting Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour required Christians to live according to His teachings, stressing that their faith must be evident in their conduct.
“A living confession listens to God and not man,” he said, urging Christians to remain obedient to God even when faced with difficulties and pressures.
Rev. Affram further encouraged the congregation to care for vulnerable people and demonstrate concern for others, adding that such acts were practical expressions of Christian faith.
He also urged Christians to identify and use their God-given gifts to build the Church.
He said every member of the Church had a role to play and cautioned Christians against looking down on others because of their status or abilities.
The remembrance service brought together family members, friends, members of the congregation and sympathisers to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the late Wesley Kwasi Kwadzo.
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