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Justice Gertrude Torkornoo Confers With Asantehene

The Chief Justice, Gertrude Araba Essaba Torkornoo has officially introduced herself as the 15th head of the judiciary to the King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II during a courtesy call on August 30, 2023 at the Manhyia Palace. She was accompanied by a delegation composed of officials …

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President Akufo-Addo Swears In Justice Gertrude Torkornoo As Chief Justice

President Nana Akufo-Addo has sworn into office Ghana’s new Chief Justice Gertrude Essaba Sackey Torkornoo. She takes over from Justice Anin Yeboah who went on mandatory retirement a few weeks ago. Her swearing in on Monday, June 12, 2023 attracted dignitaries including former President John Agyekum Kuffuor, the Ga Mantse, …

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Justice Torkornoo To MPs: Review Ghana’s Law On Death Penalty

The Chairman of the Appointments Committee of Parliament, Joseph Osei-Owusu, has made it clear that Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, the Chief Justice Nominee, will not undergo a second vetting. This decision comes after a rigorous vetting session in Parliament on Friday, May 26, where Minority MPs demanded another chance to scrutinize …

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JUSAG Sends SOS Message To Justice Gertrude Torkornoo On Her Nomination As New Chief Justice

The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) has urged Justice Gertrude Torkornoo to continue the good works of her predecessor Chief Justice Kwasi Anin Yeboah. The Association says Justice Anin Yeboah has done an enormous amount of work which ought to be continued. The Association in endorsing the nomination …

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