The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for Wednesday, April 9, 2025, on a case challenging the procedure for the potential removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.
Old Tafo MP Vincent Ekow Assafuah has filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutional process being followed by President John Mahama in response to three petitions seeking the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.
The MP is seeking a ruling that the Chief Justice must be given an opportunity to respond to the allegations before the President consults the Council of State, as required under Article 146(6) of the 1992 Constitution.
Represented by former Attorney-General Godfred Dame, Assafuah argues that failing to notify the Chief Justice beforehand violates her right to a fair hearing and threatens judicial independence.
The Supreme Court is set to determine whether the President’s actions align with the constitutional provisions regarding the removal of a sitting Chief Justice.
Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister for Government Communications has revealed that President John Dramani Mahama has taken a step in addressing three petitions submitted by individuals to boot out the Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkonoo.
According to the presidency statement, President Mahama has forwarded the petitions to the Council of State to begin the mandated consultation process.
The announcement was made on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
Meanwhile, Gertrude Torkonoo, the Chief Justice has penned a letter to President John Dramani Mahama demanding copies of petitions seeking her removal.
According to the Chief Justice’s letter, she is demanding President Mahama grant her seven days to review the petition upon receiving copies to allow her to respond properly before a Committee of Inquiry.
