Suspended Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo’s hearing starts May 15
The Presidency has announced that the five-member committee established by President John Dramani Mahama to probe the three separate petitions seeking the removal of the Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, will commence public hearings on Thursday May 15, 2025.
This was contained in a statement signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of State in charge of Government Communications.
“The five-member Committee chaired by Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang of the Supreme Court, was set up by the President in accordance with Article 146(6) of the 1992 constitution and in consultation with the Council of State, following a determination of a prima facie case against the Chief Justice.
“The committee will sit three times a week and present their recommendations to the President upon completion of their work”. it noted.
Following the determination of a prima facie case in the three petitions asking for the removal from office of Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, the president suspended her and set up the five-member committee to inquire into the petitions.
Following her suspension, a Justice of the Supreme Court, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has assumed the role as Acting Chief Justice in line with Article 144(6) of the 1992 Constitution, which stipulates that the most senior Justice on the Supreme Court will act as Chief Justice if the position becomes vacant or the substantive Chief Justice is unable to perform his or her duties.
Read the full statement below:
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