I didn’t go to class 5 – Justice Gertrude Torkornoo [Listen]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.

Chief Justice nominee, Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, has revealed that she did not attend class 5 and instead was promoted directly to class 6 due to the decision made by her parents and teachers.

During her vetting by the Appointments Committee of Parliament, Justice Torkornoo, explained her educational background stated in her CV.

This decision was made by my parents and teachers, who believed it was the best course of action for me,” Justice Torkornoo stated.

Chief Justice nominee, Justice Gertrude Torkornoo’s vetting

She further elaborated on the influence her parents and teachers had on her educational journey during her time at Ajumako Local Government Primary School and Ajumako Methodist Middle School in the 1960s to 1970s.

“I was under the authority of my parents and teachers, and they deemed it appropriate for me to bypass class 5,” Justice Torkornoo explained.

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo nominated Justice Torkornoo for the esteemed position of Chief Justice.