upreme Court adjourns injunction application against CJ’s removal to May 6
The Supreme Court has adjourned the hearing of an injunction application challenging the procedure initiated by President John Dramani Mahama for the potential removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo to May 6, 2025. The adjournment followed an announcement by the Presiding Judge, Prof Henrietta Mensah Bonsu, who disclosed that a member of the panel was unavailable. The case was filed by Old Tafo Member of Parliament, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, who is contesting the constitutional process initiated by President Mahama after receiving three petitions seeking the Chief Justice’s removal from office. Mr. Assafuah contends that Chief Justice Torkornoo should have been given an opportunity to respond to the allegations before the President proceeded to consult the Council of State, as required under Article 146(6) of the 1992 Constitution. He argues that bypassing this step infringes upon her right to a fair […]
