Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo
The three petitions submitted to President John Dramani Mahama, seeking the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, have reportedly not been sent to her for review.
Under Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution, Torkornoo was expected to receive copies of the petitions. However, according to Accra-based Asaase Radio, she has yet to receive them, despite the petitions being forwarded to the Council of State.
This development has reportedly sparked discussions within judicial circles as stakeholders await the outcome of the President’s consultation with the Council of State.
President Mahama has formally forwarded the three petitions to the Council of State, initiating the process for the possible removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Torkornoo from her position.
According to a statement from the Minister of Government Communications and Presidential Spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the President has received and acknowledged the petitions.
“President Mahama has received three (3) petitions from various individuals seeking the removal of the Chief Justice.
The President has forwarded the petitions to the Council of State to commence the consultation process mandated by Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution,” the statement read.
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