3 h. ago CJ removal: Torkornoo can’t return as Supreme Court judge – Atuguba

Retired Supreme Court judge Justice William Atuguba says the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo automatically strips her of her position as a justice of the Supreme Court, rejecting suggestions that she could retain dual tenure.

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3 h. ago ‘People have been jailed for misapplication of funds’ – Atuguba endorses Torkonoo’s dismissal

The removal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has been a subject of intense national debate, but retired Supreme Court judge Justice William Atuguba has come out in strong support of the decision.

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4 h. ago Justice Atuguba warns against political interference in appointment of Chief Justices

Retired Supreme Court Judge, Justice William Atuguba, has cautioned that the integrity of the country’s judiciary can only be restored if partisan political influence is removed from the appointment of Chief Justices.

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5 h. ago No law allows all petitions to be considered at once – Justice Atuguba on CJ’s removal

Retired Supreme Court judge Justice William Atuguba has defended the procedure used by the committee that recommended the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, insisting that there is no law requiring multiple petitions to be considered simultaneously.

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8 h. ago Retired SC judge Atuguba dismisses claims that Chief Justice’s removal was premeditated

Retired Supreme Court Judge, Justice William Atuguba, has rejected suggestions that the removal of the Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo from office was part of a pre-planned move to purge or reset the judiciary. In a yet-to-be-aired interview with JoyNews’ Elton Brobbey, Justice Atuguba argued that the action taken by the President was consistent with constitutional […]

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9 h. ago Atuguba slams NPP over Chief Justice’s removal, dismisses ‘payback’ claims

Retired Supreme Court Judge, Justice William Atuguba, has taken a swipe at the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for condemning the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, describing the party’s position as hypocritical and lacking moral basis. In a yet-to-be-aired interview with JoyNews’ Elton Brobbey, Justice Atuguba said the NPP cannot credibly accuse President John Mahama […]

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5 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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8 d. ago CJ’s removal not about resetting the judiciary – Kwakye Ofosu

Presidential Spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has dismissed claims that the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo was linked to resetting the Judiciary.

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