A recent poll conducted by Global InfoAnalytics has revealed that a majority of Ghanaians are in favour of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo’s removal.
According to the findings, 52% of voters support her removal, while only 20% oppose it. Additionally, 18% of respondents were neutral, and 10% expressed no opinion.
The poll indicates that a significant proportion of voters from most regions, excluding Ahafo and Upper East, support the Chief Justice’s removal.
In the Greater Accra region, 58% of voters expressed support, with 16% opposing. The Ashanti region saw 37% in favour of her removal, while 32% opposed it. In the Central region, 51% supported her removal, with 16% opposed.
Support for the removal of the Chief Justice was also found across all levels of education. Among individuals with Junior High School (JHS) education, 57% expressed support, compared to 17% who opposed. Among those with Senior High School (SHS) education, 50% supported her removal, while 21% opposed it. Among tertiary-educated individuals, 54% supported her removal, while 18% opposed it. Notably, those with no formal education were divided, with 37% in favour and 30% against her removal.
The poll, which was conducted between 7th and 16th April, surveyed a sample of 2,545 voters. It boasts a confidence level of 99% and a margin of error of ±1.51%.
Background
The Chief Justice has faced criticism following a petition by three individuals seeking her removal.
These petitions have been submitted to President John Mahama, who has referred them to the Council of State for advice on the way forward.
Meanwhile, Member of Parliament for Tafo in the Ashanti region, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, filed a lawsuit against the Attorney General on March 27, 2025, over what he claims are constitutional breaches committed by the President when he referred the petitions to the Council of State without notifying the Chief Justice.
On April 16, the Supreme Court adjourned the hearing of an injunction application challenging the procedure for the potential removal of the Chief Justice. The next hearing is scheduled for May 6.
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