Tag Archives: Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo

Mahama Suspends Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo

President John Dramani Mahama has suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo following the establishment of a prima facie case in response to three separate petitions seeking her removal from office. The decision, in line with Article 146(6) of the 1992 Constitution and taken in consultation with the Council …

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President Akufo-Addo Petitioned To Remove Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo

President Akufo-Addo has received a petition seeking the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo from office over allegations of misconduct and incompetence. The December 17 petition, filed by a Ghanaian national accuses Justice Torkonoo of constitutional and administrative breaches. The petitioner argued that these alleged actions undermine the credibility and …

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Former Jasikan Circuit Court Judge Sues Judicial Service, Chief Justice And Attorney General Over Dismissal

Former Jasikan Circuit Court Judge, Alfred Kwabena Asiedu, who was dismissed over alleged misconduct, has initiated legal proceedings against the Judicial Service, Chief Justice Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, and the Attorney General. This comes after he was dismissed by the Chief Justice for allegedly abusing his power and sexually …

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