The Governance Roots of the Chief Justice Petition Saga
Introduction On March 25, 2025, President Mahama, through Minister for Government Communication Felix Kwakye Ofosu, announced that three petitions to remove the Chief Justice had been submitted to the Council of State, in line with Article 146(6) of the 1992 Constitution. On April 7, Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo formally submitted her response to the petitions, […]
The Petition to Remove the Chief Justice
On Tuesday, March 25, Ghanaians were informed that the President had began a consultative process with the Council of State in response to three petitions seeking the removal of the Chief Justice. There is no additional information in the public domain yet regarding who the petitioners are and the grounds upon which they seek her […]
Vetting of Chief Justice Nominee: Matters Arising
On April 25, 2023, President Akufo Addo nominated Justice Gertrude Torkornoo as the next Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Her nomination fills the vacancy being left by retiring Chief Justice Kwasi Anin-Yeboah. On May 26, the nominee appeared before the parliament’s vetting committee as part of the confirmation process. The nominee spent a few […]
