Police Officer Detained By Supreme Court for Yelling At Chief Justice During Proceedings.

According to a report filed by thelawplatform.online.com, Akolgo Yakubu Ayamga, who serves as an Assistant Superintendent of the Ghana Police Service and is also a practicing lawyer, found himself in a complex legal situation. He was arrested and detained by the Supreme Court for contempt during court proceedings on November 14, 2023.

Here's what happened: Visibly angered by the dismissal of his application, Ayamga shouted at the Supreme Court bench, including the Chief Justice. This outburst, considered contemptuous by the Chief Justice, resulted in his immediate arrest and detention. Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, presiding over the bench, ordered his removal from the courtroom, citing him for contempt. Ayamga was then escorted to a detention room, where he awaited trial for his actions.

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It's reported that Ayamga disagreed with the dismissal of his application and the subsequent imposition of a GH¢10,000 cost against his side. His emotional response, particularly directed at the Chief Justice, prompted the court's decision to take swift action.

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Following his detention, senior members of the legal community, including Addo Attuah and Dr. Bassit Bamba, appealed for clemency on behalf of Ayamga. Despite their efforts, the Chief Justice expressed concern over Ayamga's conduct, referencing a previous report from the Takoradi High Court to highlight similar behavior. The Chief Justice emphasized the importance of maintaining professionalism and ethical standards in court, regarding Ayamga's actions as unbecoming of a lawyer.

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During the plea for mercy, the Chief Justice eventually decided to discharge Ayamga, cautioning him against repeating such behavior. Addo Attuah acknowledged Ayamga's learning curve, urging leniency and emphasizing that Ayamga was still navigating the intricacies of legal ethics.

Notably, during this episode, Justice Kulendi delivered a brief lecture on effective advocacy, likening it to the art of wooing a woman. He emphasized that courts are swayed by persuasion, not aggression, prompting laughter from both the gallery and the bench.