President John Dramani Mahama has determined that a petition filed against Supreme Court Justice Yonny Kulendi did not establish a prima facie case, following advice from the Chief Justice.
According to a statement issued on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, by the Minister of State in Charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the President acted in accordance with Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution by forwarding the petition to the Chief Justice for an initial assessment.
After reviewing the complaint, the Chief Justice advised that the allegations against Justice Kulendi did not meet the threshold of a prima facie case. Based on this advice, President Mahama subsequently communicated the outcome to the petitioner.
The decision effectively brings the matter to a close, as the absence of a prima facie case means the allegations will not proceed to any formal investigation or disciplinary process.
The petition had accused Justice Kulendi of breaching judicial ethics by allegedly involving himself in matters connected to the prosecution of his cousin, despite not being the presiding judge in the case.
Specifically, the complainant alleged that Justice Kulendi improperly interfered in proceedings at the High Court in the ongoing ambulance procurement trial, Republic v. Cassiel Ato Forson & 2 Others.
According to the petitioner, “This conduct contravenes several provisions of the Code of Conduct for Judges and Magistrates and has undermined public confidence in the judiciary’s integrity, impartiality, and independence—the very principles on which our justice system is founded.”
However, the Chief Justice’s assessment concluded that the allegations, as presented, were insufficient to warrant further constitutional action under Article 146.
