Former Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Koku Anyidoho
Former Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Koku Anyidoho, has added his voice to the escalating public debate surrounding the ongoing trial of suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Torkornoo.
The Chief Justice, on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, addressed the media, describing her ongoing legal ordeal as unfair. In an emotionally charged statement, she lamented the lack of transparency in the process and expressed concerns over being denied certain legal grounds.
But the Minister of State in charge of Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu swiftly held a press conference to respond to what he termed as “mischaracterizations” of the government’s role in the matter.
Amidst the back-and-forth, Koku Anyidoho took to social media to express his views on the unfolding controversy.
In a post, he wrote, “The CJ requested for a Public Hearing of her case and she was denied. She has entered the court of public opinion and Government is compelled to respond. Did we go or did we come?”
Meanwhile, Torkornoo has disclosed that she has received threats and veiled warnings suggesting she would suffer harm if she refuses to resign or retire voluntarily amidst ongoing proceedings for her removal from office.
She insisted that stepping down is not an option, despite growing pressure from close associates, members of the public, and political commentators.
“The final and fourth reason for this statement is that I have heard on several occasions… that since it appears the current proceedings are carefully staged to result in my removal… it would be best if I simply retired or resigned,” she said.
“I have also received threats and veiled threats suggesting that if I do not resign or voluntarily retire, I will be made to suffer some harm or other consequences.”
Justice Torkornoo emphasised that her decision to remain in office is guided by principle, not defiance.
Citing her 38 years in law and 21 years on the bench, she stated that her commitment to upholding the rule of law prevents her from abandoning her post in the face of what she called an “ill-motivated process.”
“There is a decided case by the Supreme Court which makes it clear that resigning or retiring while Article 146 proceedings are ongoing is not an option legally available to a judge or public official,” she explained.
“Resigning at this point would amount to running away from the allegations and allowing a troubling precedent to go unchallenged.”
Justice Torkornoo was suspended by President John Dramani Mahama following a prima facie determination by the Judicial Council on three petitions filed against her.
A five-member committee has since been appointed to investigate the allegations.
The CJ requested for a Public Hearing of her case and she was denied. She has entered the court of public opinion and Government is compelled to respond. Did we go or did we come?????? pic.twitter.com/RKNC8l1B50
— Samuel Koku Anyidoho🇬🇭 (@KokuAnyidoho) June 25, 2025
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