The information gathered reveals that two new petitions have been filed against suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo for her removal from office.
The two more petitions filed against the suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo bring the petition against her to five.
According to the presidency communication signed by the Minister of Government Communication, John Mahama suspended the Chief Justice following a prima facie case being determined against her by the Council of State.
Part of the statement read, “President John Dramani Mahama has, in accordance with Article 146(6) of the Constitution and in consultation with the Council of State, determined that a prima facie case has been established in respect of three petitions against the Chief Justice, Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo.
The President has consequently, established a committee in compliance with Article 146(6) of the Constitution and in consultation with the Council of State with the following composition to inquire into the petitions which have been referred to them”.
Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo.
John Dramani Mahama has also set up a five-member Committee to probe petitions against Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo following her suspension.
The committee is composed as follows:
Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, Justice of the Supreme Court – Chairman
Justice Samuel Kwame Adibu Asiedu, Justice of the Supreme Court – Member
Daniel Yaw Domelevo, Former Auditor-General – Member
Major Flora Bazwaanura Dalugo, Ghana Armed Forces – Member
Professor James Sefah Dzisah, Associate Professor, University of Ghana – Member
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Two new petitions have been filed against Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo for her removal from office.#TV3GH pic.twitter.com/tob34pRLVZ
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