Former Chief Justice to challenge removal in court
The legal team representing former Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, has announced plans to challenge the decision of the Committee of Inquiry, which recommended her removal from office.
The Committee, set up by President John Dramani Mahama to investigate allegations of misconduct against her, submitted its report on Monday, September 1, 2025.
The report found Torkornoo guilty of misconduct and advised her dismissal. However, her lead counsel, former Attorney-General Nii Ayikoi Otoo, argued in an interview on Saturday, September 6, 2026, that the former Chief Justice has been treated unfairly and deserves the chance to clear her name.
“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,” Mr. Otoo said.
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