President John Mahama has begun consultations with the Council of State after receiving three petitions seeking the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo.
This was announced in a statement issued by the Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
The statement noted that the three petitions have been forwarded to the Council of State, in line with the constitutional process outlined in Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution.
The Council of State is expected to examine the petitions and advise the President on the next steps in accordance with constitutional provisions governing the removal of a Chief Justice enshrined in Article 146.
In January 2025, former President Akufo-Addo dismissed a petition by Professor Stephen Kwaku Asare, seeking the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo.
The petition accused Chief Justice Torkornoo of misconduct and incompetence, citing alleged panel reconstitution, issuance of practice directions, and constitutional breaches. However, the President’s review identified key shortcomings.
The former President, after thorough consultations with the Council of State, concluded that the petition lacked merit and did not disclose a prima facie case warranting further investigation.
ALSO READ: