36 h. ago Former Chief Justice Attempted Retirement Deal Before Court Challenge

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-chief-justice-attempted-retirement-deal-before-court-challenge/Former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo attempted to negotiate a retirement arrangement with President John Mahama before challenging her removal through the courts, according to revelations from a prominent lawyer involved in the case. Abraham Amaliba, a member of the National Democratic Congress legal team, disclosed on TV3’s KeyPoints program that Torkornoo had worked through two […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-chief-justice-attempted-retirement-deal-before-court-challenge/

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38 h. ago CJ removal: Mahama right to act, but waiting could’ve ‘reduced noise’ – Dr Mensa

A Constitutional Theorist and Associate Professor of Law at Ashesi University has stated that President John Dramani Mahama was within his legal right to act promptly on the recommendations of a five-member committee that investigated a petition brought forward by Ghanaian citizen Daniel Ofori.

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38 h. ago CJ removal: Mahama should’ve waited for all petitions to be heard – Barker

Legal practitioner, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has expressed concern over President John Mahama’s decision to act on the removal of the Chief Justice before all pending petitions had been heard.

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3 d. ago PTAAM Africa calls on Mahama to act on petitions for removal of EC Chair

Pressure is mounting on President John Dramani Mahama to act on petitions seeking the removal of Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson Jean Mensa and her two deputies, Dr. Eric Bossman Asare and Samuel Tettey.

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3 d. ago Veteran Journalist Links Chief Justice Removal to Ghana’s Dark Past

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/veteran-journalist-links-chief-justice-removal-to-ghanas-dark-past/Former government minister Elizabeth Ohene has drawn controversial parallels between Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo’s removal and the 1982 abduction and murder of three judges and a military officer, describing similar emotional reactions to both events. President John Dramani Mahama removed Chief Justice Torkornoo from office on September 1, 2025, following receipt of an Article 146 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/veteran-journalist-links-chief-justice-removal-to-ghanas-dark-past/

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4 d. ago Opposition Politician Condemns Chief Justice Removal as Premeditated

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/opposition-politician-condemns-chief-justice-removal-as-premeditated/New Patriotic Party stalwart Dennis Miracles Aboagye has sharply criticized President John Dramani Mahama over the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, calling the entire process politically motivated. President Mahama signed a warrant for Torkornoo’s removal on Monday, September 1, 2025, following an Article 146 Committee investigation that found evidence of stated […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/opposition-politician-condemns-chief-justice-removal-as-premeditated/

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4 d. ago Electoral Commission Leaders May Face Removal Following Chief Justice Ouster

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/electoral-commission-leaders-may-face-removal-following-chief-justice-ouster/Ghana’s Electoral Commission leadership could be targeted for removal from office following President John Dramani Mahama’s dismissal of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkonoo, according to a former United Nations governance adviser. Prof. Baffour Agyeman-Duah alleged Wednesday that a petition seeking the removal of Electoral Commission Chairperson Jean Mensa and her two deputies has […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/electoral-commission-leaders-may-face-removal-following-chief-justice-ouster/

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4 d. ago Accountability Demands It: President Mahama Must Release the Committee’s Report on the Chief Justice’s Removal Proceedings

Yesterday, Ghana witnessed a significant constitutional precedent: President John Dramani Mahama, in accordance with Article 146(9) of the Constitution, removed Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Araba Sackey Torkornoo from office as Chief Justice and Justice of the Supreme Court. This marked the abrupt end of a long and distinguished judicial career. Though the President’s action was constitutionally mandated: once the committee established under Article 146(6) recommends removal, the President has no discretion, the political and legal ramifications have been immediate. Public discourse has been rife with mixed reactions, with many questioning the fairness of the process and the independence of the Judiciary in the current constitutional climate.

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4 d. ago CJ removal: No surprise, but a threat to balance of power – Prof. Agyeman

Former UN Senior Governance Adviser, Professor Baffour Agyeman-Duah, says he is not surprised by President John Mahama’s removal of the Chief Justice.

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5 d. ago Mahama Faces Constitutional Test Over Chief Justice Removal Report Release

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-faces-constitutional-test-over-chief-justice-removal-report-release/President John Mahama confronts a delicate balancing act between constitutional duty and political prudence following his removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, with legal experts pushing for transparency in the aftermath. Constitutional lawyer Kow Abaka Essuman argues that Mahama’s next decision on whether to publish the investigative committee’s report will define public perception of his […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-faces-constitutional-test-over-chief-justice-removal-report-release/

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5 d. ago Former CJ Torkonoo’s Removal – Prez. Mahana Demonstrates Reset Agenda

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-cj-torkonoos-removal-prez-mahana-demonstrates-reset-agenda/The emotional intelligence, the religious adherence to the 1992 constitution, and unfazed boldness, calmness and magnanimity demonstrated by President John Mahama in removing the suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo are great pointers of Lion-Leadership traits by the President John Mahama; office of JOY has noted. Indeed the President in his second coming means business to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-cj-torkonoos-removal-prez-mahana-demonstrates-reset-agenda/

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5 d. ago Chief Justice removal sparks debate over Ghana’s judicial independence

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/chief-justice-removal-sparks-debate-over-ghanas-judicial-independence/President John Mahama’s decision to remove Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo from office has triggered intense discussion about constitutional procedure, political interference, and potential impacts on investor confidence in Ghana’s legal system. The removal follows a committee of inquiry’s recommendation under Article 146(9) of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution, which found evidence of “stated misbehaviour” […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/chief-justice-removal-sparks-debate-over-ghanas-judicial-independence/

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5 d. ago President Mahama’s sacking of CJ Torkornoo is a grave threat to our democracy

The Member of Parliament for Bantama and former Roads and Highways Minister, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has described President John Dramani Mahama’s removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo as a “grave threat” to Ghana’s democracy.

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5 d. ago CJ Torkornoo’s dismissal a grave threat to our democracy — Asenso

The Member of Parliament for Bantama and former Roads and Highways Minister, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has described President John Dramani Mahama’s removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo as a “grave threat” to Ghana’s democracy.

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5 d. ago Gertrude Torkornoo was punished for following the rules – Former AG fires back

Former Attorney General and lawyer for Gertrude Torkornoo, Ayikoi Otoo, has hit back at President John Mahama’s decision to remove the Chief Justice from office.

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6 d. ago CJ’s Ouster UnderminesGhana’s Democracy—Bekwai MP Lawyer Ralph

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Nana Beeko, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cjs-ouster-underminesghanas-democracy-bekwai-mp-lawyer-ralph/Member of Parliament for Bekwai, Ralph Poku-Adusei, has described President John Dramani Mahama’s removal of Ghana’s Chief Justice as a dangerous assault on the country’s democratic foundations. In a statement, the MP said the presidency’s action represents not just an institutional overreach, but also a direct threat to the independence of the judiciary — a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Nana Beeko, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cjs-ouster-underminesghanas-democracy-bekwai-mp-lawyer-ralph/

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6 d. ago CJ’s Ouster Undermines Ghana’s Democracy—Bekwai MP Lawyer Ralph

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Nana Beeko, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cjs-ouster-underminesghanas-democracy-bekwai-mp-lawyer-ralph/Member of Parliament for Bekwai, Ralph Poku-Adusei, has described President John Dramani Mahama’s removal of Ghana’s Chief Justice as a dangerous assault on the country’s democratic foundations. In a statement, the MP said the presidency’s action represents not just an institutional overreach, but also a direct threat to the independence of the judiciary — a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Nana Beeko, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cjs-ouster-underminesghanas-democracy-bekwai-mp-lawyer-ralph/

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6 d. ago NPP will remove Mahama’s Chief Justice if voted into power – Anyaa

The Member of Parliament for Anyaa-Sowutuom, Emmanuel Tobbin, has criticised President John Mahama over the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, warning that a future New Patriotic Party (NPP) government could respond in kind.

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6 d. ago Mahama would have set a terrible precedent if – Kwakye Ofosu on Torkornoo’s removal

Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has dismissed criticisms suggesting that President John Mahama’s decision to remove Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo sets a bad precedent.

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6 d. ago Next Chief Justice could be removed with ‘flimsy petition’ – Former Dep. AG. warns

Former Deputy Attorney General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah has expressed sadness but little surprise over President John Dramani Mahama’s decision to remove Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo from office.

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