Former President Nana Akufo-Addo (L) during the commissioning the Adu Lodge (R) in December 2024
Suspend Chief Justice Torkornoo, at a press conference in Accra on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, claimed the choice of the venue for the hearing of the three petitions for her removal, the Adu Lodge, was deliberately selected to intimidate her.
According to her, the Adu Lodge featured very prominently in the planning of the murder of three High Court Judges, and her uncle, Major Sam Acquah, on June 30, 1981, and was chosen for her ‘trial’ to make her “feel insecure”.
“Was Adu Lodge chosen for this inquiry to make me feel insecure? I think so. And I continue to hold the view that there is no reason to hold a quasi-judicial hearing behind the high walls of Adu Lodge,” she said.
Following the claim of Justice Torkornoo, videos of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo commissioning the Adu Lodge on December 23, 2024, have surfaced.
The former president, unlike the suspended Chief Justice, had only good things to say about the Adu Lodge (AL Adu Diplomatic Lodge), which was named after renowned Ghanaian diplomat Amishadai Larson Adu, describing it as a “gateway to possibilities.”
Amishadai Larson Adu was once a Deputy Secretary-General to the Commonwealth and Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah’s first Permanent Secretary when he was Prime Minister.
Here is what Akufo-Addo said about the AL Adu Lodge:
“I’m happy to be here today to commission the renovated AL Adu Diplomatic Lodge, a facility that embodies the generosity, vision and patriotism of one of Ghana’s finest sons, Mr Amishadai Larson Adu, AL Adu as he was popularly known. Today, as we reflect on this exceptional project, we celebrate not only the physical edifice before us but also the values and legacy of a man who dedicated his life to public service and diplomacy.
“Mr AL Adu’s contributions to Ghana and the international community serve as an enduring reminder of what one individual, guided by a sense of duty and love for his or her nation, can achieve. Mr AL Adu was a trailblazer, a man who walked with humility and yet left indelible footprints. His service to the nation is a reflection of his belief that diplomacy is not just a profession, but also a calling to bridge divides, foster understanding, and create lasting change. His work reminds us all of the power of service, and his life is an example for this and future generations of Ghanaians to emulate,” he said.
He added, “This lodge is a gateway to possibilities. It has been designed to accommodate Ghanaian and foreign diplomats alike… With its 15 presidential suites, advanced meeting facilities, and cutting-edge translation services, it stands as a beacon of Ghana’s commitment to fostering collaboration and addressing global challenges.”
Watch a video of Akufo-Addo’s remarks below:
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