President has forwarded three petitions sent to him to the Council of State, seeking the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Torkornoo, from her position.
According to a statement from , the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications and Presidential Spokesperson, on March 25, 2025, the president has received three separate petitions from individuals requesting the removal of the Chief Justice. "President Mahama has received three (3) petitions from various persons seeking the removal of the Chief Justice. "The president has forwarded the petitions to the Council of State to commence the consultation process mandated by Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution," the statement read.
The development has raised questions regarding the legality of the petitions and has brought attention to matters surrounding the grounds for the removal of the Chief Justice and the criteria that justify such action.
One of the key questions being raised is the process involved in such a removal.
