Breaking News: Ghana’s Chief Justice Suspended By President John Mahama

Apr 23, 2025 - 16:19
Apr 23, 2025 - 16:23
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Breaking News: Ghana’s Chief Justice Suspended By President John Mahama

Accra, Ghana: According to the BBC Ghanaian President John Mahama has suspended the country's Supreme Court chief justice - a move that marks a first in the country's history.

An investigation has been launched and three undisclosed petitions have been filed making allegations against Gertrude Torkornoo, calling for her permanent removal.

Chief justices in Ghana enjoy security of tenure - meaning they can only be removed from office on a few grounds, which include incompetence and misbehaviour.

The content of the petitions has not been made public and she is yet to comment, while Ghana's former attorney general has claimed her suspension is an attempt to undermine the judiciary.

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