Justice Sophia Akuffo has sent a heartfelt message of comfort and encouragement to her successor, former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, following her controversial removal from office.

The former Chief Justice and Council of State member offered words of hope and reassurance, urging Justice Torkornoo to remain steadfast during this challenging period. "She should take heart.

God sees, and sometimes when you go through certain things which you think have brought you to the end or to your knees or something like that, that could be far from the truth," she said in an interview with TV3.

Justice Akuffo emphasised that moments of setback often pave the way for greater opportunities, expressing her belief that brighter days lie ahead for the embattled former Chief Justice. "There could be bigger, better and greater needs that the Lord has in store.