President John Mahama has suspended the Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, following the establishment of a committee to investigate petitions against her.
In a statement dated April 22, 2025, the presidency said the president’s action is in accordance with the constitution and comes after consultations with the Council of State.
The statement added that the president has determined that a prima facie case had been established in the three petitions calling for the removal of the Chief Justice.
Citing Article 146(10) of the Constitution and the advice of the Council of State, President Mahama issued a warrant suspending the Chief Justice with immediate effect pending the outcome of the committee’s proceedings.
Meanwhile, members of the committee include:
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Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, Justice of the Supreme Court – Chairman
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Justice Samuel Kwame Adibu Asiedu, Justice of the Supreme Court – Member
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Daniel Yaw Domelevo, Former Auditor-General – Member
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Major Flora Bazwaanura Dalugo, Ghana Armed Forces – Member
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Professor James Sefah Dzisah, Associate Professor, University of Ghana – Member
Below is the full statement by the presidency
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