The Supreme Court has dismissed an application by the Attorney-General seeking a review of its earlier decision in the case involving the former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Kwabena Adu Boahene.
The apex court reached the decision by a 6–1 majority, effectively bringing the review process to an end.
The review application was filed after the court’s initial ruling, with the Attorney-General arguing that the decision contained fundamental errors that warranted reconsideration.
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However, the majority of the justices were not persuaded that the threshold for a review under the Supreme Court’s strict standards had been met.
In dismissing the application, the court reaffirmed its long-standing position that review jurisdiction is exceptional and cannot be used to re-argue matters already determined.
Legal analysts note that the ruling reinforces judicial finality and underscores the limited circumstances under which the Supreme Court will reopen its own decisions.
The dissenting justice, while outvoted, reportedly raised concerns that reflected the arguments advanced by the Attorney-General, highlighting the differing judicial perspectives within the panel.
For Kwabena Adu Boahene, the decision represents a significant legal victory, as it leaves the earlier judgment intact and closes the door on further challenges through the review process.
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More broadly, the outcome sends a clear signal on the court’s approach to review applications, emphasizing consistency, procedural discipline, and respect for settled judgments within Ghana’s constitutional framework.