Court adjourns AG’s motion to strike out CJ’s judicial review

A Human Rights Court has adjourned to July 23 an application seeking to strike out suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo’s judicial review.

The adjournment followed submissions by State Attorney Reginald Odoi, who informed the Court that the Attorney-General, Dr Dominic Ayine, and his deputy, Dr Justice Srem-Sai, were outside the jurisdiction on national assignment.

Mr. Odoi requested an adjournment and noted that the Chief Justice’s legal team had been informed.

The team, led by Mr. Kwabena Adu Kusi and Ms. Benedicta Asamoah, did not oppose the request.

Mr. Kusi expressed optimism that the matter would be resolved expeditiously.

The Court directed that an affidavit in opposition to the respondent/applicant’s motion be filed and proved in court.

Justice Torkornoo’s judicial review challenges the dismissal of her earlier application to halt her suspension and removal proceedings.

She is seeking a declaration that the five-member committee hearing the petitions is null and void, citing violations of her rights, the rules of natural justice, and Article 282 of the 1992 Constitution.

Source: GNA

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