11 h. ago Suspended Chief Justice Torkornoo’s $10 Million ECOWAS Showdown Tests Ghana’s Democratic Pillars

The unprecedented lawsuit mounted by suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo against the Republic of Ghana at the ECOWAS Court of Justice is more than a personal quest for vindication—it's a high-stakes constitutional drama unfolding on both domestic and regional stages. Her demand for a staggering $10 million in compensation for alleged moral and reputational damages follows her suspension by President John Dramani Mahama on April 22, 2025.

Economics

48 h. ago Dr. Musah Abdulai: If the Chief Justice returns: Will it lead to reset, redemption, or rupture?

I am not a lawyer or a politician. I am an engineer working in the mining industry. I don’t know the law and so I should not be held in contempt. I study my slopes, geological structures, weaknesses in rock masses, measure stress points, and ensure every load-bearing element can do its job, etc. The […]

Politics

3 d. ago Chief Justice’s ECOWAS court action sparks accountability debate

The unprecedented legal challenge launched by suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo at the ECOWAS Court of Justice has ignited a debate about judicial accountability and the independence of the judiciary.

Events

7 d. ago CJ Torkornoo to ECOWAS Court: My right to fair hearing breached, order Ghana to stop violation

Chief Justice of the Republic, Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, has filed two applications at the Community Court of Justice of the Economic Court of West Africa States (ECOWAS) for the enforcement of her human rights over what she says is a blatant disregard to her right for a fair hearing guaranteed by both the Ghana’s 1992 constitution and the 1991 protocol of the Community Court of Justice.

Sport

8 d. ago CJ’s powers too excessive, prone to political abuse – Prof. Prempeh calls for urgent reforms

Chairman of the Constitutional Review Committee, Professor H. Kwasi Prempeh, is warning that the excessive powers currently vested in the office of the Chief Justice pose a serious threat to Ghana’s democracy and judicial integrity.

Politics

8 d. ago Suspended CJ sues Ghana at ECOWAS Court over alleged Human Rights abuse

The Deputy Attorney General, Dr Justice Srem Sai, has confirmed that suspended Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, has filed a case against the Republic of Ghana at the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice in Abuja, Nigeria.

Events

9 d. ago CJ suspension: We’ve done our part, awaiting committee’s findings – Mahama

President John Mahama says his administration is awaiting the outcome of the special committee investigating the suspended Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, as part of constitutional processes triggered earlier this year.

Politics

2 w. ago CJ suspension: AG moves to strike out Torkornoo’s judicial review application

The Attorney-General has filed a motion at the High Court's Human Rights Division seeking to strike out suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo's application for judicial review.

Events

2 w. ago CJ’s suspension: Mahama acted purely based on constitutional injunction – Kwakye Ofosu

The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, says President John Mahama’s decision to suspend Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo was grounded solely in constitutional provisions and not influenced by personal bias.

Politics

2 w. ago CJ reinstatement: GBA asking for ‘willful, blatant violation of Constitution’ – Kwakye Ofosu

The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has accused the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) of demanding a flagrant breach of the 1992 Constitution over its call for the reinstatement of suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.

Politics

2 w. ago ‘We yearn for peace, strive for justice’ – GBA renews call for Torkornoo’s reinstatement

The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has renewed calls for the reinstatement of suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, invoking the spirit of reconciliation and urging the nation to rise above what it describes as a culture of settling scores.

Politics

2 w. ago Nkwanta chief urges Mahama to ensure swift justice for 3 students killed in renewed clashes 

The Chief of the Nkwanta Akyode Traditional Area, Nana Sago Akiaasen I, is demanding swift and thorough investigations into the renewed violent clashes that have claimed the lives of three students of Nkwanta Senior High School (SHS). Nana Sago has appealed to President John Mahama and the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, […]

Events

2 w. ago Franklin Cudjoe criticises Torkornoo’s press briefing as needless

The President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has taken issue with the decision by Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo to hold a press conference amid ongoing proceedings concerning her possible removal from office.

Politics

2 w. ago CJ distorted Adu Lodge history to mislead public – Edudzi Tamekloe

In a sharp rebuttal to the public statements by suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, private legal practitioner Edudzi Tamekloe has accused the suspended Chief Justice of deliberately distorting historical facts surrounding the infamous murder of three high court judges and a retired army officer on June 30, 1982. Mr Tamekloe asserts that the Chief Justice’s […]

Politics

2 w. ago If Torkornoo is cited for contempt, she brought it upon herself – Lawyer

Lawyer and entrepreneur Victoria Bright says the suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo may have knowingly breached constitutional provisions when she addressed the public over her ongoing suspension and the Article 146 proceedings against her.

Politics

2 w. ago Torkonoo’s removal case premeditated by gov’t – Hassan Tampuli

The Member of Parliament for Gushegu, Hassan Tampuli, has strongly suggested that the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo forms part of a calculated political agenda aimed at purging the judiciary.

Politics

2 w. ago Dr. Ayaarim Nawum Baa writes: CJ Torkornoo’s suspension fair

Ghana is embroiled in a complex legal and political drama following accusations leveled against the government by suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Sackey Torkornoo. 

Politics

2 w. ago CJ removal: Let’s respect sanctity of the process – Edudzi Tamakloe to Torkornoo

Legal practitioner, Godwin Edudzi Tamakloe has called for restraint in the ongoing impeachment proceedings against suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, urging all parties to respect the legal process.

Politics

2 w. ago CJ removal: Torkornoo not setting a good example, she’s prejudicing case’s outcome – Musa Ahmed

Lawyer Musa Ahmed, Head of Ahmed Legal Consult, has criticized suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo for publicly discussing her ongoing impeachment proceedings. He accused her of prejudicing the case’s outcome and failing to uphold judicial standards. Ahmed made these remarks during a panel discussion on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, where he argued that Justice […]

Politics

2 w. ago Torkornoo’s press conference an ‘act of indiscretion and unfortunate’ – Senyo Hosi

Convener of the One Ghana Movement, has described suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo’s recent press conference as an act of indiscretion and unfortunate.

Politics