88 m. ago Ghana’s Chief Justice removal unleashes political power struggle, judicial turmoil

The dismissal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo by Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has shattered the fragile peace at the heart of the nation's democratic order. The event is more than a legal dispute; it's a dramatic sign of a deepening crisis that has now exploded into public view, exposing a constitutional fault line. This is not just a story of a public official's removal but a high-stakes struggle for power, forcing Ghanaians to confront a fundamental question: who truly holds the ultimate authority—the law or the executive?

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15 h. ago Zabzugu MP says Chief Justice’s dismissal key to restoring judicial credibility

The Member of Parliament for Zabzugu, Alhassan Umar, has welcomed the dismissal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, insisting the move will help rebuild confidence in Ghana’s judicial system.

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66 h. ago Former Chief Justice Calls Colleague’s Removal Process Unfair

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-chief-justice-calls-colleagues-removal-process-unfair/Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has condemned the removal of her successor as unfair and dangerous to judicial independence, following Ghana’s controversial dismissal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. President John Dramani Mahama sacked Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo on Monday, September 1, 2025, hours after he received the report of the 5-member committee he set up […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-chief-justice-calls-colleagues-removal-process-unfair/

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3 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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3 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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3 d. ago Committee ignored judiciary travel policy we tendered – Ayikoi Otoo defends removed CJ

Former Attorney General and counsel for the removed Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, has accused the committee that recommended her dismissal of ignoring key evidence, including the judiciary’s own travel policy.

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3 d. ago Ghanaians foresaw removal of Chief Justice Torkornoo – Tampuli

The Gushegu MP, Hassan Tampuli, has said the dismissal of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo came as little surprise, arguing that many Ghanaians had long anticipated such an outcome.

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3 d. ago She took nothing unlawfully – Ayikoi Otoo rubbishes grounds for CJ’s removal

Former Attorney General Ayikoi Otoo has dismissed the grounds for the removal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, insisting there is no evidence of wrongdoing to justify her dismissal.

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4 d. ago Chief Justice Dismissed After Committee Upholds Misconduct Allegations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/chief-justice-dismissed-after-committee-upholds-misconduct-allegations/President John Mahama has dismissed Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo from office following constitutional inquiry findings that upheld misconduct allegations, marking the first removal of Ghana’s top judicial officer in twenty years. The removal became effective Monday after the Article 146 Committee of Inquiry submitted its report concluding the first of three petitions […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/chief-justice-dismissed-after-committee-upholds-misconduct-allegations/

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