Describing Asare’s position as “unfortunate and flawed,” the MP argued the President’s early involvement obligates continued transparency.

Baffour Awuah emphasized the President initiated the process by informing Chief Justice Torkornoo of the prima facie determination before the parliamentary committee began work. “Was it not the President that wrote to the Chief Justice?” he challenged during an Asaase Radio interview. The MP contends Article 88 requires the Attorney General to advise the President throughout legal matters, rejecting Asare’s strict interpretation of Article 146 silence requirements. “The Constitution mandates the AG to guide the President precisely for such complexities,” he stated.

This rebuttal follows Asare’s position that Article 146 bars presidential commentary once a committee forms. “Any response violates the Constitution,” the scholar had insisted, dismissing Minority demands for clarification as “desperate and ill-advised” politicization. Baffour Awuah maintains the presidency’s silence creates a “fundamental error” undermining constitutional integrity, stressing: “This isn’t about noise—it’s about ensuring proper procedure.”

The debate intensifies amid Chief Justice Torkornoo’s public claims of due process violations. While Asare accused the opposition NPP Minority of seeking “media attention,” Baffour Awuah framed the demand for transparency as essential to preserving judicial credibility under President Mahama’s administration.