Kwaku Ansah-Asare, a former Director of the Ghana School of Law, has criticised President Nana Akufo-Addo's appointment of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, stating that it has damaged Ghana's judicial system.
In an interview with adomonline.com, Ansah-Asare argued that Torkornoo was not the most suitable candidate for the position, as there were more senior judges who should have been considered at that time. "When Gertrude Torkornoo was made Chief Justice, I questioned it because it wasn't time for her to be in that position.
Mahama should be allowed to go ahead with what he is doing because it is in the constitution. "The Akufo-Addo government prioritised appointing family and friends to key positions, leading to the current challenges facing the judicial system," he indicated.
He emphasised the need for future appointments to be based on merit, with the most senior and experienced judges being considered for the role of Chief Justice.
