The Government of Ghana has responded to the Bar Council of England and Wales (BCEW) and the Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA), after the two foreign legal bodies called for the reinstatement of suspended Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Araba Torkornoo.

In a press release dated August 15, 2025, and signed by the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, the government described the joint statement as "a matter of serious concern," accusing the BCEW and CLA of failing to properly study Ghana's Constitution before making their demands. "It is, however, a matter of serious concern that the BCEW and the CLA issued the joint statement without first acquainting themselves, even in a very basic way, with the relevant constitutional provisions and the material facts of the matter," the release stated.

The Attorney-General emphasised that Justice Torkornoo's suspension followed the due process laid out under Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution. "The suspension of Her Ladyship, Justice Torkornoo, C.J., strictly adheres to the provisions of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana, particularly Article 146, which prescribes the procedure and the grounds for the removal of the Chief Justice and the removal of other Justices of the Superior Courts from office," Dr Ayine explained.

He noted that three petitions alleging misbehaviour and incompetence were submitted against the Chief Justice.