Gertrude Torkornoo has an opportunity to come back if exonerated – Amaliba

The suspended Chief Justice, Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, stands a chance of getting back if she is exonerated, a private legal practitioner and a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Abraham Amaliba has said.

Amaliba makes the point that due process is being followed by the President to handle the petition against her.

“The suspended Chief Justice still has an opportunity to come back if she’s able to exonerate herself. Due process is being followed by the President,” the  Ag CEO National Road Safety Authority said on the Key Points on TV3 Saturday April 26.

President John Dramani Mahama, in accordance with Article 146(6) of the Constitution and in consultation with the Council of State, determined that a prima facie case has been established in respect of three petitions against the Chief Justice, Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo.

A statement issued on Tuesday, April 22 said, “Pursuant to Article 146(10) of the constitution and in accordance with the advice of the Council of State, the President has by a warrant, suspended the Chief Justice with immediate effect pending the outcome of the committee’s proceedings.”

The statement, which was signed by the Minister in Charge of Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu added that, “The President has consequently, established a committee in compliance with Article 146(6) of the Constitution and in consultation with the Council of State with the following composition to inquire into the petitions which have been referred to them.

1. Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, Justice of the Supreme Court  – Chairman
2. Justice Samuel Kwame Adibu-Asiedu, Justice of the Supreme Court – Member
3. Daniel Yaw Domelevo (Former Auditor-General) –  Member
4. Major Flora Bazwaanura Dalugo (Ghana Armed Forces) – Member
5. Professor James Sefah Dzisah (Associate Professor, University of Ghana) – Member.”

President Mahama forwarded three petitions calling for the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo to the Council of State for advice, in accordance with Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution.

A statement from the Presidency’s Communications Directorate on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, confirmed that the petitions had been submitted by various individuals, urging the President to take action against the Chief Justice.

Following constitutional procedures, President Mahama has referred the matter to the Council of State to begin the consultation process required before any further action can be taken.

The Chief Justice subsequently responded to the petition.

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