Former Speaker of , Professor , has criticised the -led government over its handling of petitions seeking the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.
Speaking in a snippet of an interview on JoyNews' The Pulse, scheduled to be aired on Wednesday, 8 May, 2025, Professor Oquaye stated that the ongoing process does not align with the laid-down procedure for the removal of a Chief Justice as outlined in Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution.
He pointed out that one key element being ignored is the constitutional requirement for in camera (private) hearings of such petitions.
He added that the current process lacks transparency and is depriving Ghanaians of their right to be informed about the proceedings. "A number of the things that are happening are so political that when it comes to these matters, I like to put on the hat of a constitutional student.
