The suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo by President John Dramani Mahama has triggered intense public and political debate, with strong warnings coming from members of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP).
President Mahama recently acted on three petitions alleging misconduct against the Chief Justice.
Following constitutional procedure under Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution, he referred the matter to the Council of State, which then recommended the establishment of a five-member committee to investigate the claims.
Based on that advice, the Chief Justice was suspended pending the committee's findings.
