9 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.

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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.

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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.

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8 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 […]

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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 […]

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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.

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2 w. ago I wish Torkornoo respected Article 146 in her outburst – Victoria Bright

Legal practitioner Victoria Bright is disappointed in suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo’s public criticism of the ongoing impeachment proceedings.

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2 w. ago I won’t follow your path in correcting falsehoods – Kwaku Azar tells Torkornoo

One of the petitioners seeking the removal of suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has responded to her recent media briefing, stressing that he remains committed to the constitutional process and will not publicly refute her claims.

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2 w. ago I won’t follow your path in correcting falsehoods – CJ removal petitioner tells Torkornoo

One of the petitioners seeking the removal of suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has responded to her recent media briefing, stressing that he remains committed to the constitutional process and will not publicly refute her claims.

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2 w. ago CJ Removal: Ansa Asare warns President Mahama, AG against responding to Torkonoo, minority

Former Director of the Ghana School of Law, Kwaku Ansa Asare, has advised President John Dramani Mahama and Attorney General Dr Dominic Ayine to refrain from responding to calls by the Minority in Parliament concerning recent remarks by suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. Justice Torkornoo, in her first public address since the initiation of investigations […]

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2 w. ago Minority demands Mahama’s response to suspended Chief Justice’s concerns

The Minority in Parliament has called on President John Mahama and Attorney General Dr. Dominic Ayine to urgently issue a public statement addressing the concerns raised by suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. During her first public address on Wednesday regarding ongoing investigations into three petitions seeking her dismissal, the Chief Justice raised several concerns. These […]

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2 w. ago Silence is not weakness but strength – Amanda Clinton to Chief Justice

Head of Chambers at Clinton Consultancy, Amanda Clinton, has asserted that it would be better for suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo to avoid public pronouncements and rather focus on her defence to a committee set up to examine petitions for her removal. Ms Clinton, a private legal practitioner, was responding to the Chief Justice’s press […]

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