President Mahama suspends Chief Justice, sets up committee to probe petitions

President John Dramani Mahama has suspended the Chief Justice, Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, following the establishment of a committee to investigate petitions filed against her.

The decision, made in accordance with Article 146(6) of the Constitution and in consultation with the Council of State, comes after a determination that a prima facie case has been established in respect of three separate petitions.

A five-member committee has been constituted to conduct the inquiry:

1. Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, Justice of the Supreme Court – Chairman
2. Justice Samuel Kwame Adibu-Asiedu, Justice of the Supreme Court – Member
3. Daniel Yaw Domelevo, Former Auditor-General – Member
4. Major Flora Bazwaanura Dalugo, Ghana Armed Forces – Member
5. Professor James Sefah Dzisah, Associate Professor, University of Ghana – Member

In line with Article 146(10) of the Constitution, and based on the advice of the Council of State, the President has issued a warrant suspending the Chief Justice with immediate effect pending the outcome of the committee’s proceedings.

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The announcement was made by Hon. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Member of Parliament for Abura Asebu Kwamankese and Spokesperson to the President.