The High Court has scheduled July 31, 2025, for a critical ruling on whether to dismiss a judicial review application filed by suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, who is challenging the legality of ongoing impeachment proceedings against her.
The Attorney General, represented by Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, has filed a motion seeking to strike out the application, arguing that it is procedurally flawed and raises issues already settled by the Supreme Court, which has previously rejected three separate injunction requests by Torkornoo’s legal team.
Background and Legal Battle
Justice Torkornoo is currently the subject of impeachment proceedings under Article 146 of Ghana’s Constitution. Her legal team—Kwabena Adu-Kusi and Solomon Aubin—has filed for certiorari, arguing that the process violates her fundamental human rights and lacks procedural fairness.
At the heart of the legal dispute is a demand by her lawyers for the Attorney General to provide “further and better particulars” of the motion to dismiss the review, claiming that the current filings are insufficient for a proper legal response. The AG’s office has pushed back, asserting that it is under no obligation to disclose legal strategies or provide interpretive aid to opposing counsel.
Submissions and Key Legal Issues
The court has ordered both parties to file written arguments ahead of the July 31 ruling:
- Attorney General’s submissions due by July 28
- Chief Justice’s submissions due by July 29
The submissions must address eight key legal questions, including:
- Whether the current judicial review application duplicates matters already ruled upon by the Supreme Court
- Whether the High Court has jurisdiction over issues arising from the work of the impeachment committee
Anticipated Outcome
The ruling, expected at 9:00 a.m. on July 31, could determine whether Justice Torkornoo’s legal challenge proceeds or is struck out entirely. Legal analysts view it as a pivotal moment in the unprecedented impeachment process of a sitting Chief Justice in Ghana.
