President John Dramani Mahama has, with immediate effect, removed Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo from office in line with Article 146(9) of the 1992 Constitution.
The decision follows the submission of a report by the Committee of Inquiry established under Article 146(6) to investigate a petition filed by Ghanaian citizen Daniel Ofori. After reviewing testimonies, documentary evidence, and arguments presented, the Committee concluded that allegations of stated misbehaviour under Article 146(1) had been proven, and therefore recommended her removal.
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By constitutional mandate, the President is obliged to act on the Committee’s recommendation. Announcing the decision in a statement on Monday, September 1, 2025, Presidential Spokesperson and Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, said the removal was carried out strictly in accordance with the law.
He further assured the public that due process was followed, with both the petitioner and the Chief Justice given full opportunity to present their cases during the proceedings.
Story By: Afia Ohenewaa Akyerem