Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has condemned the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo from office, arguing that her successor was not given a fair hearing.
She made the remarks in an interview on TV3 on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. "She did not get a fair trial.
Even though it is not a trial strictly speaking, it was handled as though it were a treason trial," the Member of the Council of State said.
Her removal as Chief Justice and from the Supreme Court bench followed the recommendation of a committee set up to probe petitions that cited her for stated misbehaviour.
