Tag Archives: Chief Justice

GBA Breaks Silence On CJ’s Suspension

The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has called for strict adherence to the rule of law as constitutional processes unfold to determine the fate of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo.Ghanaian fashion This follows a petition submitted by three individuals to President John Dramani Mahama, seeking the removal of the Chief Justice. The …

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Chief Justice Submits Response To President Mahama Over Removal Petitions

Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has submitted her preliminary response to President John Mahama following petitions seeking her removal from office. This development comes as the 10-day window granted to her to respond to the petitions elapses today, Monday, April 7. The petitions were received by the President earlier last month …

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Mahama Gives Chief Justice 10 Days To Respond To Removal Petitions; Chides Her For Leaking Letter

President John Dramani Mahama has given Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkonoo 10 days to submit a preliminary response to three petitions calling for her removal from office. This follows a formal request by Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo to President John Dramani Mahama for copies of the petitions filed against her seeking …

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Old Tafo MP File Injunction To Block Mahama From Sacking Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo

The Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Hon Vincent Ekow Assafuah has filed a lawsuit at the Supreme Court of Ghana seeking to stop President John Dramani Mahama from initiating the removal process of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo. The MP argues that the President’s actions violate constitutional …

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President Mahama Consults Council of State On Petitions To Remove Chief Justice

President John Mahama has begun consultations with the Council of State following the submission of three petitions seeking the removal of the Chief Justice, Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo. According to a statement from Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the three petitions have been forwarded to the Council of State, …

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Audio: Anti-LGBTQ Bill Sponsors To Protest Against Chief Justice On August 21

Sponsors of the Anti-LGBTQ bill have announced plans to demonstrate against Chief Justice Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, on August 21, 2024, over what they perceive as delays in the process of transmitting the bill to the President. The Supreme Court has deferred its ruling on the injunction application …

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Chief Justice Throws Out Petition For OSP’s Removal

The Chief Justice, Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo has dismissed the petition allegedly forwarded by the former Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu that sought to remove his successor, Kissi Agyebeng from office. According to Joy News sources, the Chief Justice determined that the factual and legal foundation of the petition fall short of …

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President Akufo-Addo Sends Petition For Removal Of Special Prosecutor To Chief Justice – Report

Based on the information gathered, the Chief Justice has received a petition from President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo asking for the dismissal of Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyabeng. The petition, dated April 30, 2024, was sent to the President by former Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu and conveyed to Justice Gertrude Torkonoo …

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Ghana’s Chief Justice Declares Monday To Friday As ADR Week.

The Chief Justice, Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, has officially declared Monday, November 13, to Friday, November 17, 2023, as Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Week for the current Legal Year Term. The objective behind ADR Week is to provide an opportunity for the ADR Directorate of the Judicial Service …

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Chief Justice Knocks Out OSP Over Attempt To Remove Cecilia Dapaah’s Judge

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has noted that its request to Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo to have Justice Edward Twum recused and removed from all cases involving the OSP pending before him has been denied. The OSP made the announcement in a public notice shared on X on …

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