President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that a petition against Justice Yonny Kulendi did not establish a prima facie case, following advice from the Chief Justice.

According to a statement shared by Minister of State in Charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, the President forwarded the petition to the Chief Justice in line with Article 146 of the Constitution, which mandates that allegations against a Supreme Court justice be assessed for prima facie validity before any further action.

The Chief Justice, after reviewing the petition, wrote to the President stating that the complaint against Justice Kulendi did not meet the threshold of a prima facie case. Subsequently, the President communicated this finding to the petitioner.

This development brings clarity to the matter, confirming that the allegations against the Supreme Court judge will not proceed to formal investigation or action, as no sufficient legal basis was established.

The petitioner had accused Justice Kulendi of compromising judicial ethics by being involved in matters connected to the prosecution of his cousin, despite not directly adjudicating the case.

The complainant accused Justice Kulendi of improper interference in proceedings at the High Court in the ongoing ambulance scandal case, Republic v. Cassiel Ato Forson & 2 Others

“This conduct violates several provisions of the Code of Conduct for Judges and Magistrates and has eroded public confidence in the judiciary’s integrity, impartiality and independence, which are principles upon which the justice system is founded.”