In response to recent online reports detailing his arrest at the Supreme Court in November 2023, Assistant Commissioner of Police and lawyer Akolgo Yakubu Ayamga has issued a comprehensive rejoinder.

The arrest, occurring on November 14, 2023, was allegedly triggered by Mr Ayamga's impassioned outburst, including vocal exchanges with Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo and other Supreme Court justices.

Mr Ayamga's detailed account challenges the accuracy of media reports, emphasizing nuances allegedly missed.

He described the incident during his case presentation, where he claims to have respectfully presented arguments.

Disagreements ensued after Chief Justice Torkornoo interrupted, stating, "you are shouting," leading to an order for Mr Ayamga to resume his seat.

The situation escalated with the Chief Justice allegedly making offensive remarks about Mr Ayamga's competence, prompting him to calmly disagree and resulting in his arrest by a subordinate police officer.

Mr Ayamga contended that the arrest had nothing to do with his disagreement with the Court's judgment, as initially reported, emphasizing that a mere disagreement should not warrant arrest.

According to the lawyer, the arrest was influenced by the Chief Justice's rush of anger, prejudice, and malice, constituting an abuse of judicial power.

In his rejoinder, Ayamga asserts that a respectful disagreement should not lead to arrest, describing it as unconscionable, irrational, unfair, and lacking due process.

To address the alleged abuse of power, Ayamga has lodged a complaint with the Commissioner of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) to investigate the incident and the alleged subsequent cover-up by public officers.