Removing the Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo from office on the basis of unfairness on her part will amount to unfairness unless there is evidence of serious wrongdoing against her, Founding President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe has said.
In a Facebook post, Mr Cudjoe said “The Chief Justice has been unfair to some, including my SALL, but removing her from office for being unfair would be unfair too:) unless aggravated non-contestible evidence of wrongdoing on her part is presented.”
President John Dramani Mahama has officially forwarded three petitions calling for the removal of the Chief Justice to the Council of State for advice, in accordance with Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution.
A statement from the Presidency’s Communications Directorate on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, confirmed that the petitions had been submitted by various individuals, urging the President to take action against the Chief Justice.
Following constitutional procedures, President Mahama has referred the matter to the Council of State to begin the consultation process required before any further action can be taken.
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The nature of the petitions and the specific allegations against Chief Justice Torkornoo remain undisclosed. However, this development marks a significant constitutional process that could potentially lead to a judicial inquiry or impeachment proceedings.
The Council of State is expected to review the petitions and advise the President on the next course of action in line with Ghana’s legal and constitutional framework.
