Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has criticised the process that led to the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo, stating that her successor was not given a fair hearing.
The retired judge condemned the dismissal, describing the proceedings as a "rigmarole" that set a dangerous precedent for Ghana's judiciary.
Akuffo's comments follow President John Dramani Mahama's decision on September 1 to dismiss Chief Justice Torkonoo based on the recommendation of an Article 146 Committee.
The committee was established to investigate a petition for her removal on grounds of "stated misbehaviour".
