Secretary General of the Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL), Abraham Koomson, has dismissed as baseless claims by Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo that the ongoing investigation into her conduct is politically driven.
According to Koomson, the Chief Justice’s attempt to frame the inquiry as partisan is a deflection from personal accountability and a reflection of her own misjudgment while in office.
At a press conference on June 25, Justice Torkornoo described the process leading to her possible removal from office as “flawed,” “biased,” and tainted by political interests. She further claimed that the proceedings were being manipulated to deliver a predetermined outcome.
But Koomson has pushed back forcefully against those assertions.
“What is happening to the Chief Justice is a lesson for everyone,” he said. “If you misuse the power entrusted to you, it will eventually catch up with you. She is a victim of her own actions. This is not about politics; it is about accountability.”
He accused the Chief Justice of selectively disregarding constitutional processes and attempting to recast a legitimate inquiry into a political witch-hunt. Koomson referenced Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution—which outlines the procedure for removing justices of the superior courts—stating that her public comments directly undermine the legitimacy of that constitutional safeguard.
“Her comments ignored the constitutional provisions. For her to cast aside what Article 146 stipulates and claim political interference shows a lack of understanding of the very process she’s subject to,” he asserted.
Koomson further argued that regardless of the investigative committee’s final report, Justice Torkornoo’s credibility has been irreparably damaged. He urged President John Dramani Mahama not to reappoint her even if she is cleared of wrongdoing.
“She has tarnished her own image. I don’t believe the President will make the mistake of retaining her. If she insists on staying, that’s her choice, but ultimately, the decision will rest with the President. And I trust that decision will reflect the public interest,” he said.
He also alleged that the Chief Justice may be under political pressure from figures within the New Patriotic Party (NPP), suggesting her recent posture may be influenced by partisan forces.
“It’s clear to me that some people in the NPP are pushing her to take this position. But whatever the outcome, I don’t think she can return to lead the judiciary effectively,” Koomson concluded.
The GFL Secretary General made the remarks during an interview on Ahotor FM’s Yepe Ahunu programme on Saturday, June 28, 2025, as public debate continues to intensify over the integrity of Ghana’s judicial system and the independence of its constitutional institutions.
