The Majority Leader in , , has defended President John Dramani Mahama's decision to initiate removal proceedings against the suspended Chief Justice, Gertrude Araba Sackey Torkornoo, describing criticisms of the process as unfounded and lacking constitutional basis.
Addressing journalists in on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, Ayariga emphasised that the President acted strictly within the confines of the 1992 Constitution in response to petitions submitted for the Chief Justice's removal. "I pay attention to the process, so far, I have not heard anybody specifically say that this part of the process is not provided for in the constitution, if the constitution said a process in-camera, when you were being vetted in this and you were being appointed as the Chief Justice, why didn't you say that 'I am accepting the job subject to me not accepting the procedure for removing me?'" he queried.
He further insisted that by accepting the role, Justice Torkornoo had, in essence, agreed to both the privileges and the disciplinary processes that come with it. "You cannot accept to enjoy the perks of the office of Chief Justice and then reject the procedure by which you may be removed.
It's a package.
