President John Dramani Mahama has said government will accept and act on whatever decision the five-member committee probing petitions for the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo arrives at.
The Chief Justice is currently facing the committee, set up under Article 146 of the Constitution, after the Council of State determined a prima facie case against her.
She has been suspended following the council’s recommendation pending the outcome of the committee’s report.
Speaking to members of the Council of State on Monday, July 7, President Mahama acknowledged the sensitive nature of the process and commended the council for its role so far.
“On the issue of governance, we’ve had the difficult situation regarding the suspension of the Chief Justice, and of course, the Council of State was involved in part of that process.
“We’ve done our part. The rest is left with the committee to come out with its findings, and based on that, whatever the consequential issues are will be dealt with,” he said.
Meanwhile, the suspended Chief Justice has denied all allegations against her, describing them as baseless and part of a calculated attempt to tarnish her reputation.
Addressing the nation on Wednesday, June 25, Justice Torkonoo insisted that none of the claims made in the petitions warrants her removal from office.
