1 week 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.

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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 case: Mahama acted in line with constitution – Kwakye Ofosu

The government has reaffirmed its position that it has acted in full compliance with Ghana’s constitution in handling the ongoing controversy involving the suspension of the Chief Justice, Justice Torkornoo.

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2 w. ago I chose to respect the President’s warrant of suspension even though it had no basis – CJ Torkornoo

Suspended Chief Justice, Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, says she has decided to respect President John Mahama's decision to suspend her, even though she believes it lacks constitutional basis and undermines judicial independence.

Politics

2 w. ago Torkornoo defends security of tenure for Article 146 officeholders amid suspension

Suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Torkornoo has strongly asserted that the Constitution of Ghana does not allow the arbitrary termination of public officials’ appointments by any authority, including the Executive or Legislature.

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2 w. ago Livestream: Gertrude Torkornoo addresses the nation amid suspension

Suspended Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, is set to address the nation. Justice Torkornoo’s address will focus on her suspension and the petitions filed by some Ghanaians seeking her removal. Her address will take place at the Holiday Inn Hotel in Accra. Her address comes on the back of the Supreme Court’s […]

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2 w. ago Playback: Gertrude Torkornoo addressed the nation amid suspension

Suspended Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, addressed the nation today. Justice Torkornoo’s address focused on her suspension and the petitions filed by some Ghanaians seeking her removal. Her address took place at the Holiday Inn Hotel in Accra. It came on the back of the Supreme Court’s dismissal of her supplementary affidavit.

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