ChiefJustice Archives

July 14, 2025July 14, 2025

Chief Justice challenges legality of suspension, seeks reinstatement and $10m compensation

Suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo is asking the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice to compel the Republic of Ghana to pay her $10 million in compensation for what she describes as moral and reputational harm resulting from her suspension from office.

May 22, 2025May 22, 2025

Suspended Chief Justice Has No Power to Halt Process – Ansa-Asare

Former Director of the Ghana School of Law, Kwaku Ansa-Asare, has strongly criticized suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo for attempting to block the constitutional process leading to her possible removal from office. Ansa-Asare described Justice Torkornoo’s legal challenge as unconstitutional, insisting

May 6, 2025May 5, 2025

NPP and Allied Parties Petition Parliament, Demand Reversal of Chief Justice’s Suspension

A coalition of political parties, spearheaded by the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has formally submitted a petition to Parliament, urging the legislative body to intervene and persuade President John Dramani Mahama to overturn the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. During

May 2, 2025May 2, 2025

Ghana Bar Association Demands Full Disclosure of Prima Facie Decision Against Chief Justice

The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has called on President John Mahama to release the full decision outlining the prima facie case established against the Chief Justice, citing the need for transparency, due process, and adherence to constitutional precedent. In a resolution

March 26, 2025March 26, 2025

Mahama Consults Council of State on Petitions for Chief Justice’s Removal

President John Dramani Mahama has taken a crucial step in addressing three petitions calling for the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo. In line with Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution, the President has forwarded the petitions to the Council of

November 28, 2024November 28, 2024

Chief Justice Urges Youth To Serve The Nation With Integrity and Selflessness

Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo has called on young people to embrace a strong sense of national service, emphasizing the importance of integrity and selflessness in contributing to the country’s progress. Speaking at the 2024 Enhanced Chief Justice’s Mentoring Programme in

October 30, 2024October 30, 2024

Chief Justice Shuts Down Courts In Upper East Over Bawku Conflict

The Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, has ordered the immediate closure of courts in the Upper East Region due to the escalating Bawku conflict. This decision comes after court staff and judges expressed concerns about their safety and security. The closure will

September 25, 2024September 25, 2024

Chief Justice Angered By Acts Of Manipulation By Court Staff

Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo has expressed serious concerns about the handling of land litigation cases by some staff members within the Judicial Service, accusing them of exploiting the system for personal gain. She revealed that some court officials

September 9, 2024September 9, 2024

Legal Profession Should Not Be A Quick Path To Wealth – Chief Justice

Ghana’s Chief Justice, Her Ladyship Gertrude Araba Esaaba Torkornoo, has issued a stern warning to legal practitioners to avoid unethical practices in their profession. Speaking at the 2024/2025 Annual General Conference of the Ghana Bar Association, Justice Torkornoo expressed disappointment at

September 4, 2024September 4, 2024

Speaker, Chief Justice Excluded From Siren Privileges In New Traffic Law

The Office of the Speaker of Parliament and the Chief Justice have been excluded from the list of high-ranking public officials permitted to install a siren in their official vehicles and use a motorcade. This omission was highlighted by former Minority