ABBAN J.: The applicant is seeking an order of certiorari under Order 59, r. 2 of the Supreme [High] Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 1954 (L.N. 140A). In his statement, filed in support of the application, the applicant stated as follows:
“The applicant desires leave to apply for an order of certiorari to remove into this honourable court for the purpose of being quashed a summary dismissal order dated 21 November 1973, issued by the Inspector-General of Police in his capacity as a disciplinary authority. The said dismissal order purported to dismiss the applicant from the Ghana Police Service.”
(The emphasis is mine.)
Before 21 November 1973, the applicant was in the Ghana Police Service. He had been in the said service for over 29 years, and at the time of his dismissal, he was holding the post of a superintendent. It appears that following allegations of impropriety made against the applicant, the applicant was summoned before the Commission of Enquiry into Bribery and Corruption. Amon…