President John Mahama has taken the unprecedented step of suspending Gertrude Torkornoo, Ghana's Chief Justice, the first time in the nation's history such an action has been taken. The suspension follows the filing of three undisclosed petitions calling for her removal, triggering an investigation into her conduct. The Chief Justice, who was appointed in 2023, is under scrutiny despite previously surviving a dismissal attempt earlier this year when former President Nana Akufo-Addo dismissed the request as having significant flaws. While the specifics of the complaints remain confidential, former Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame has called the suspension a "charade" and an assault on judiciary independence. Torkornoo's suspension raises severe concerns regarding her right to a fair process, especially since initial petitions were withheld from her. Nevertheless, she will have the chance to respond to the allegations in a hearing before a committee, as Ghana navigates this controversial chapter in its judicial history.
Ghana President Shocks Nation with Suspension of Chief Justice
Ghana President Shocks Nation with Suspension of Chief Justice
In a surprising turn of events, Ghana's President John Mahama has suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo amidst allegations against her.
Ghana President Shocks Nation with Suspension of Chief Justice
In a surprising turn of events, Ghana's President John Mahama has suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo amidst allegations against her.
President John Mahama has taken the unprecedented step of suspending Gertrude Torkornoo, Ghana's Chief Justice, the first time in the nation's history such an action has been taken. The suspension follows the filing of three undisclosed petitions calling for her removal, triggering an investigation into her conduct. The Chief Justice, who was appointed in 2023, is under scrutiny despite previously surviving a dismissal attempt earlier this year when former President Nana Akufo-Addo dismissed the request as having significant flaws. While the specifics of the complaints remain confidential, former Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame has called the suspension a "charade" and an assault on judiciary independence. Torkornoo's suspension raises severe concerns regarding her right to a fair process, especially since initial petitions were withheld from her. Nevertheless, she will have the chance to respond to the allegations in a hearing before a committee, as Ghana navigates this controversial chapter in its judicial history.
In a surprising turn of events, Ghana's President John Mahama has suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo amidst allegations against her.
President John Mahama has taken the unprecedented step of suspending Gertrude Torkornoo, Ghana's Chief Justice, the first time in the nation's history such an action has been taken. The suspension follows the filing of three undisclosed petitions calling for her removal, triggering an investigation into her conduct. The Chief Justice, who was appointed in 2023, is under scrutiny despite previously surviving a dismissal attempt earlier this year when former President Nana Akufo-Addo dismissed the request as having significant flaws. While the specifics of the complaints remain confidential, former Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame has called the suspension a "charade" and an assault on judiciary independence. Torkornoo's suspension raises severe concerns regarding her right to a fair process, especially since initial petitions were withheld from her. Nevertheless, she will have the chance to respond to the allegations in a hearing before a committee, as Ghana navigates this controversial chapter in its judicial history.
