President John Dramani Mahama has removed Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo from office with immediate effect.
The action follows recommendations from a committee established under Article 146(6) of the 1992 Constitution to investigate a petition filed by Ghanaian citizen Daniel Ofori.
After examining evidence and testimonies, the committee concluded that grounds of stated misbehavior under Article 146(1) had been established against the Chief Justice and recommended her removal.
In line with Article 146(9), the President acted on the recommendation, leading to Justice Torkornoo’s dismissal.
A statement from the Presidency, signed by Minister for Government Communications and Presidential Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu, today, Monday, September 1st, confirmed the decision, stressing that it takes effect immediately.
