Former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has launched a legal battle seeking to block the vetting and appointment of Justice Baffoe-Bonnie as Ghana’s next Chief Justice.
Justice Torkornoo’s suit, filed at the High Court, aims to invalidate all actions taken by the Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang Committee, which was set up to investigate petitions that ultimately led to her removal from office. In her application, she contends that the committee’s proceedings were invalid and that the Presidential Warrant authorizing her removal was illegal and without effect.
The timing of the legal challenge is significant, as the Parliamentary Appointments Committee prepares to vet Justice Baffoe-Bonnie for elevation to the Chief Justice position.
Justice Torkornoo was dismissed on September 1, 2025, by President John Mahama after the Article 146 committee, in consultation with the Council of State, found her guilty of misconduct, including misuse of public funds and breaches of constitutional provisions.
Justice Baffoe-Bonnie, who has served as Acting Chief Justice since April 22, 2025, following Torkornoo’s suspension, was formally nominated by the President in September to take up the role permanently.
The outcome of Torkornoo’s legal challenge could have far-reaching implications for the leadership of Ghana’s judiciary and the process of appointing the nation’s top judge.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
