After weeks, the processes for the hearing of petitions for the removal of the Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, is to begin.
This follows the institution of a five-member committee by President John Dramani Mahama to investigate the petitions seeking the removal of the CJ.
This action follows a recent determination of a prima facie case against her and is facilitated under Article 146(6) of the 1992 Constitution, done in consultation with the Council of State.
The announcement, made by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, underscores the government's commitment to upholding judicial integrity and accountability.
