Efforts to Dismiss Ghana’s Chief Justice Spark Backlash
In a historic turn of events, President John Mahama made the unprecedented decision to suspend Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, a move that marks the first time a sitting chief justice has faced such disciplinary action in Ghana's history. This bold step sends ripples through the nation’s political and legal landscapes, raising eyebrows and concerns alike.
This suspension was not an arbitrary decision. It stemmed from the filing of three undisclosed petitions advocating for her removal. These petitions cite constitutional…