Reinstate Chief Justice – Minority
- President John Mahama suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo on Tuesday, April 22.
- The suspension followed three petitions alleging misconduct, occurring while legitimate legal challenges were pending.
- Opposition MPs condemned the action, calling it politically motivated and unprecedented in Ghana's history.
- The Minority described the move as "a brazen judicial coup," citing a 2023 presidential vow.
- Critics demanded immediate reversal, arguing the action undermines judicial independence and Ghana's democracy.
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Due process being followed in CJ’s suspension—Amaliba
Member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Abraham Amaliba, has defended President John Dramani Mahama’s decision to suspend Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, assuring the public that due process is being strictly adhered to. Speaking on TV3’s The Key Points on Saturday, April 26, Amaliba stated, “The suspended Chief Justice still has an opportunity to come back if she’s able to exonerate herself. Due process is being …
Political parties to demonstrate against suspension of Ghana Chief Justice - Ghana Business News
Chief Justice Torkornoo Some five political parties have declared their intentions to embark on a nationwide demonstration on Monday, May 5, 2025, to protest the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo. According to the parties the protest was in defense of the country’s Constitutional order and the independence of the judiciary. The parties are the New Patriotic Party, Liberal Party of Ghana, National Democratic Party, People’s Na…


Nana B’s claim that John Mahama promised to sack Chief Justice false
On April 24, 2025, the National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, claimed that President John Dramani Mahama had promised to remove the Chief Justice while campaigning for the 2024 general elections. Mr Boakye said this while discussing Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo’s suspension on Okay FM’s morning show, Ade Akye Abia. […]
NPP, LPG, GUM and 2 other Political Parties to protest on May 5 over suspension of Chief Justice
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) together with other political parties, are set to stage a a nationwide demonstration scheduled for Monday, May 5, in response to the recent suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. Describing the move as a threat to Ghana’s democratic foundations, the parties say the protest will defend the constitution and safeguard the independence of the judiciary. The decision was announced following an emergency meeting …
Political Parties to Stage Nationwide Protest Over Suspension of Chief Justice, Termination of Appointments
News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://newsghana.com.gh/political-parties-to-stage-nationwide-protest-over-suspension-of-chief-justice-termination-of-appointments/A coalition of political parties in Ghana has announced plans to stage a nationwide protest on Monday, May 5, 2025, in response to what they describe as the “unlawful suspension” of the Chief Justice and a wave of politically motivated terminations …


Reinstate Chief Justice – Minority
Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo The Minority in Parliament has condemned what it describes as a “brazen judicial coup” following President John Dramani Mahama’s decision to suspend Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo. The group is demanding her immediate reinstatement, describing the suspension as an “unconstitutional act” aimed at manipulating the judicial system for political gain. According to the Minor…
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