FixTheCountry convener Oliver Barker-Vormawor has expressed worry about Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo’s letter requesting copies of petitions seeking her removal.
Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo has formally written to President John Dramani Mahama, requesting copies of petitions filed against her that seek her removal from office.
Her request comes after the president received three petitions and forwarded them to the Council of State for advice, in accordance with constitutional provisions.
In her letter, Chief Justice Torkonoo stressed the importance of due process and asked to be provided with the petitions to enable her to respond appropriately.
“I am by this letter humbly and respectfully asking His Excellency the President and eminent members of the Council of State to forward the petitions against me to me and allow me at least seven days after receipt of the same to provide my response to you, which response can then form part of the materials that you conduct the consultation anticipated under 146(6), before the possible setting up of a Committee of Inquiry under article 146(7),” part of the letter stated.
The letter was addressed to President John Dramani Mahama, Chairman of the Council of State, Doe Adjaho, and Madam Sophia Akuffo.
Oliver Vormawor questioned the capacity of Sophia Akuffo to be included as an addressee of the letter.
Taking to his Facebook page, he wrote, “Why did the Chief Justice single out Sophia Akuffo to address her letter to?
Very strange.”
In an earlier post, Oliver Barker-Vormawor challenged the Chief Justice’s request to be provided with copies of petitions filed against her before further steps are taken, describing it as funny.
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