52% of voters support removal of Chief Justice – Global InfoAnalytics poll

A recent poll conducted by Global InfoAnalytics has revealed that a majority of Ghanaians support the removal of the Chief Justice, Her Ladyship Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo.

The poll, which sampled 2,545 respondents between 7th and 16th April, indicates that 52% support the removal of the Chief Justice, while 20% are opposed. A further 18% were neutral, and 11% had no opinion.

The data also shows that a majority of voters in all regions—except Ahafo and Upper East—support the Chief Justice’s removal.

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In the Greater Accra Region, 58% support her removal, with 16% opposing. In the Ashanti Region, 37% support removal, while 32% oppose it. In the Central Region, 51% support her removal compared to 16% opposition.

According to the poll, voters across all levels of education support the Chief Justice’s removal:

Among those with Junior High School (JHS) education, 57% support her removal compared to 17% who oppose. Among those with Senior High School (SHS) education, 50% support and 21% oppose. For respondents with tertiary education, 54% support removal while 18% oppose it. Among those with no formal education, 37% support removal, and 30% oppose.

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A new poll conducted by Global InfoAnalytics shows majority of Ghanaians support the removal of the Chief Justice Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo. The poll shows 52% of voters support the removal of Chief Justice, only 20% of voters oppose her… pic.twitter.com/5yT2n8ZYOF

— Global InfoAnalytics (@GInfoanalytics) April 16, 2025

Background

On 26th March, a statement signed by the Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, confirmed that President Mahama had received three separate petitions calling for the removal of the Chief Justice.

In line with Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution, the President referred the petitions to the Council of State to commence the required consultation process.

Subsequently, the Chief Justice was granted a 10-day period to respond to the petitions, following her request. She submitted her written response to the President on 7th April.

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Minority Cautions Against Chief Justice’s Removal

Meanwhile, the NPP Minority Caucus, led by Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has called on judges, the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), and members of the clergy to resist what he described as politically motivated attempts to remove Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo from office.

He made these remarks at a press briefing following the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on Wednesday, 16th April.

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin is calling on the judiciary to stand united against what he describes as a deliberate attempt by some individuals in government to oust Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.

He warns that such actions threaten the independence and integrity of… pic.twitter.com/aQn9E93u75

— ChannelOne TV (@Channel1TVGHA) April 16, 2025

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