Thaddeus Sory and Godfred Yeboah Dame Engage in Facebook Dispute Over Chief Justice Removal Process
A public exchange between prominent Ghanaian lawyers Thaddeus Sory and Godfred Yeboah Dame has unfolded on Facebook, centering on the petitions to remove Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo from office. The discourse has brought to light differing perspectives within the legal community regarding the judiciary's independence and the role of legal practitioners in politically sensitive matters. BackgroundThe controversy stems from petitions filed seeking the removal of Chief Justice Torkornoo. Thaddeus Sory, representing parties adverse to the Chief Justice in related litigation, has been vocal in his criticism of the process and the involvement of certain legal figures. Godfred Yeboah Dame, former Attorney-General and current legal representative for the Chief Justice, responded to Sory's remarks, defending his actions and questioning the motivations behind the petitions. Dame's ResponseIn a detailed Facebook post, Dame accused Sory of conducting a campaign of personal attacks and […]