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President Mahama removes Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo from office

GhStandardbyGhStandard
September 1, 2025
in Politics

President John Dramani Mahama has removed the Chief Justice, Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, from office with immediate effect.

The decision, taken in accordance with Article 146(9) of the 1992 Constitution, follows the submission of a report by a Committee of Inquiry established under Article 146(6) to investigate a petition filed by a Ghanaian citizen, Mr. Daniel Ofori.

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After examining the petition and evidence presented, the Committee concluded that grounds of stated misbehaviour under Article 146(1) had been established and recommended the Chief Justice’s removal.

By constitutional requirement, the President is bound to act in line with the Committee’s recommendation.

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