The Supreme Court has set Wednesday, April 9, 2025, to hear a case challenging the procedure being used to potentially remove Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo from office.
The suit, filed by Old Tafo MP Vincent Ekow Assafuah, contests the constitutional process initiated by President John Mahama after receiving three petitions seeking the Chief Justice’s removal.
Assafuah, represented by former Attorney-General Godfred Dame, argues that the Chief Justice must be given an opportunity to respond to the allegations before the President consults the Council of State under Article 146(6) of the 1992 Constitution.
He contends that failing to notify her beforehand violates her right to a fair hearing and undermines judicial independence.
The Supreme Court is expected to determine whether the President’s actions align with constitutional provisions governing the removal of a sitting Chief Justice.
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