Source: Kenneth Awotwe Darko

President John Mahama has suspended the Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo.

This follows the establishment of a committee to investigate petitions against the top judicial official.

The move, announced in a statement from the Presidency, is in compliance with constitutional provisions and follows consultations with the Council of State.

The President cited Article 146(6) of the Constitution, which mandates the establishment of a committee to probe allegations against a superior court judge if a prima facie case is established.

According to the statement, President Mahama determined that sufficient grounds exist to warrant further inquiry.

The committee tasked with investigating the petitions comprises individuals from various sectors:

Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo and President John Mahama

Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang – Justice of the Supreme Court
Justice Samuel Kwame Adibu-Asiedu – Justice of the Supreme Court
Daniel Yaw Domelevo – Former Auditor-General
Major Flora Bazwaanura Dalugo – Ghana Armed Forces
Professor James Sefah Dzisah – Associate Professor, University of Ghana
In accordance with Article 146(10) of the Constitution and upon 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.