Ghana: President Mahama suspends Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo
The decision, announced on April 22, follows three petitions calling for her removal and was made in consultation with the Council of State, in accordance with the 1992 Constitution.
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The decision, announced on April 22, follows three petitions calling for her removal and was made in consultation with the Council of State, in accordance with the 1992 Constitution.
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00:00Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama has suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Tokonu after
00:06a preliminary investigation found sufficient grounds for an inquiry into her conduct.
00:10The decision, announced on Tuesday, follows three petitions calling for her removal.
00:14It was made in consultation with the Council of State in accordance with Ghana's 1992
00:19constitution.
00:20Though the details of the allegations remain confidential, they have sparked considerable
00:24discussion about judicial accountability in the country.
00:26A five-member committee has been formed to pursue further investigations.
00:30The Chief Justice will remain suspended until the committee completes its investigation,
00:35which could have significant implications for Ghana's judicial system.
00:38Gertrude Tokonu, the country's third female Chief Justice, has occupied this position since
00:42June 2023.