President John Dramani Mahama has been petitioned to activate constitutional processes for the possible removal of Court of Appeal Judge, Justice Daniel Mensah, who is also the Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang Badu II, over allegations of stated misbehaviour.
The petition, dated April 7, 2026, was filed by Rocky Ofori under Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution, which outlines the removal process for Superior Court judges. It asks the President to refer the matter to the Chief Justice to determine whether a prima facie case exists.
The petitioner alleges that Justice Mensah engaged in conduct that undermines the rule of law, judicial independence and public confidence in the judiciary.
Among the accusations is that the judge allegedly supervised elections for the Bono Regional House of Chiefs while a legal challenge seeking to halt the process was pending before the High Court in Kumasi. According to the petition, despite the Electoral Commission declining to supervise the exercise because of the pending suit, the election allegedly proceeded under his watch.
The petition further alleges conflict of interest, claiming Justice Mensah was himself a candidate in the election and later facilitated the swearing-in of successful candidates, including his own installation as President of the Bono Regional House of Chiefs.
Another major allegation concerns alleged refusal to comply with court orders. The petitioner claims that after Nana Samgba Gyafla II was recognised in the National Register of Chiefs by court order, Justice Mensah publicly stated he would not allow him to attend meetings of the Bono Regional House of Chiefs and would rather go to prison than comply with the ruling.
The petition also cites public remarks allegedly made by the judge suggesting he would disregard judicial decisions that did not align with his views. It further references an alleged viral recording containing statements the petitioner says are inconsistent with the dignity of judicial office.
Additional claims relate to the Sampa chieftaincy dispute, where Justice Mensah is accused of supporting a rival claimant despite the official recognition of another chief. The petition also alleges he attended disputed funeral rites despite a restraining order reportedly secured by the police.
If referred and a prima facie case is established, a committee may be constituted under the Constitution to investigate and make recommendations.