Retired Supreme Court Judge, Justice William Atuguba, has questioned the basis for President Akufo-Addo's decision to dismiss a petition seeking the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo.
A few days before leaving office, the President dismissed the petition, which sought the removal of the now-suspended Chief Justice.
After consultations with the Council of State, President Akufo-Addo concluded that the petition, filed by Professor Stephen Kwaku Asare, lacked merit and did not disclose a prima facie case warranting further investigation.
The petition accused Chief Justice Torkornoo of misconduct and incompetence, citing issues such as alleged panel reconstitution, the issuance of practice directions, and constitutional breaches.
