Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has submitted her official response to the petitions seeking her removal from office as of Monday, April 7, 2025.
According to a report by 3news.com, Justice Torkornoo submitted her response to President and the Council of State before the expiration of a 10-day deadline given by President Mahama after the petitions were filed.
The report noted that with her official response now submitted, the Council of State will begin the review process to determine whether a prima facie case exists to warrant further proceedings.
President Mahama had given Justice Torkornoo 10 working days to respond to the three separate petitions seeking her removal.
