President John Dramani Mahama has removed Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo from office, following the conclusion of a constitutional inquiry into her conduct.
The decision, announced by the Presidency Communications Directorate, was made in accordance with Article 146(9) of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana.
The removal follows a petition submitted by Mr. Daniel Ofori, a Ghanaian citizen, which triggered the formation of a five-member committee under Article 146(6) to investigate allegations of stated misbehavior.
After months of deliberations, the committee found grounds under Article 146(1) and recommended her removal.
In a statement signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Spokesperson to the President, the Presidency affirmed:
“President John Dramani Mahama has, in accordance with Article 146(9) of the Constitution, removed the Chief Justice, Her Ladyship Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo from office with immediate effect.”
The statement further clarified that the President acted solely on the committee’s recommendation
