The Chief Justice, Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo
Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo has formally requested copies of the petitions submitted to President John Dramani Mahama seeking her removal from office.
In a letter to the President on Thursday, March 27, 2025, she requested access to the documents to enable her to respond accordingly.
“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 same, to provide my response to you, which response can then form part of the material that you conduct the consultations anticipated under 146 (6), before the possible setting up of a Committee of Inquiry under Article 146 (7),” she stated.
Her request follows President Mahama’s decision to consult the Council of State after receiving three separate petitions calling for her removal.
The Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has confirmed that the three petitions have been forwarded to the Council of State in line with Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution.
The Council of State is expected to review the petitions and advise the President on the next course of action.
See the letter the CJ wrote to the president below:
Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has formally requested copies of the petitions seeking her removal, citing due process and the right to respond before consultations under Article 146(6) begin. #Ghana #CJPetitions #RuleOfLaw
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— Richard Dela Sky (rD.s) (@RichardDelaSky) March 27, 2025
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