005055 106. Lastly, the Court observes that the Applicant does not contest that he participated in the proceedings at both Ordinary and Review Benches of the Supreme Court and was assisted by a team of lawyers. In both Benches, he challenged the claims of Mr Amidu and at all stages of the proceedings, he was given the opportunity to file his submissions and seek redress. 107. Inthese circumstances, the Court holds that the Applicant's right to be heard by a competent tribunal, guaranteed under Article 7(1) of the Charter was not violated by the Respondent State. ii. 108. The right to be tried by an impartial tribunal The Applicant alleges that his right to be tried by an impartial court has been violated on two grounds namely: a) Whether the participation of eight judges at both the Ordinary and Review Benches casts doubt on the impartiality of the Supreme Court and; b) Whether the remarks made by Justice Dotse cail into question the impartiality of the Review Bench of the Supreme Court a) Whether the participation of eight judges at both the Ordinary and Review Benches casts doubt on the impartiality of the Supreme Court 109. The Applicant alleges that the Review Bench of the Supreme Court was composed of eleven (11) judges, eight (8) of whom had previously heard the matter at the Ordinary Bench of the Supreme Court resulting in the violation of right to be tried by an impartial tribunal. Le