The legal team representing former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has announced plans to contest the recommendation for her removal from office, following a report submitted by a presidentially appointed Committee of Inquiry.
The committee, established by President John Dramani Mahama to investigate allegations of misbehaviour, delivered its findings on Monday, September 1, 2025, concluding that Justice Torkornoo was guilty of misconduct and advising her dismissal.
Despite the committee’s decision, lead counsel and former Attorney-General Nii Ayikoi Otoo maintains that Justice Torkornoo was treated unfairly and deserves the chance to defend her reputation.
In an interview on Saturday, September 6, 2026, Mr. Otoo drew parallels to historic legal battles, stating, “This is an option we are looking for to get the records straight. When Dr. Danquah went to court to talk about Re and Akoto, and that there was the abuse of a fundamental human right, people did not take him seriously. But today, people are praising him for having fought that good fight. So, we will go to court at the right time.”
Should the case proceed to court, it is expected to serve as a significant test of presidential authority and the constitutional safeguards in place for judicial office holders, potentially setting a new legal precedent in Ghana’s democratic landscape.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
