Dr Benjamin Otchere-Ankrah is a government analyst
A governance analyst and lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr Benjamin Otchere-Ankrah, has urged Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang to recuse himself from the committee probing petitions for the removal of the suspended Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, if the allegations against him are true.
Speaking on Peace FM’s Kokrokoo on Friday, June 27, 2025, Dr Otchere-Ankrah stated, “If the allegations made by Torkornoo against him are true, then he should recuse himself from the committee.”
He emphasised that “where you stand determines what you see,” suggesting that if Justice Pwamang believes himself guilty of the accusations, he should step aside.
Dr Otchere-Ankrah expressed frustration over the public’s confusion regarding Justice Torkornoo’s allegations, noting the difficulty in discerning the truth.
He believes that Justice Pwamang’s response to the allegations, which include claims of human rights violations and procedural irregularities, would clarify the situation.
“She has made her claims, but unfortunately, we are not getting the side of the committee members, especially Justice Pwamang, so he can also come and respond to the allegations for us to determine what’s right,” Dr Otchere-Ankrah explained.
“My major concern is her allegation that the committee violated her fundamental human rights and mishandled her,” he said.
“How do we verify these claims to know whether they are true or not? I don’t know if the law allows it, but it would be very helpful if he could come and respond to the claims because we are now left in limbo. We don’t know what the truth is,” he added.
Justice Torkornoo’s allegations concern what she describes as “escalating violations” of due process and natural justice, along with multiple constitutional and legal breaches in the ongoing inquiry against her.
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