Dr Hannah Louisa Bissiw Kotei, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Women's Organiser and Administrator of the Minerals Development Fund, has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo According to the veterinary doctor and politician, the most honourable thing for the Chief Justice to do would have been to resign from her post.
President John Mahama, on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Torkornoo.
According to a statement signed by the Spokesperson to the President and Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the suspension follows the establishment of a prima facie case against the Chief Justice by the President, in consultation with the Council of State, in relation to three petitions filed against Justice Torkornoo. "President John Dramani Mahama has, in accordance with Article 146(6) of the Constitution and in consultation with the Council of State, determined that a prima facie case has been established in respect of three petitions against the Chief Justice, Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo," the statement, dated Tuesday, April 22, 2025, stated.
However, the NPP, which has vehemently condemned the President's decision, has vowed to employ various strategies to compel him to rescind it.
