President John Dramani Mahama has given Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkonoo 10 days to submit a preliminary response to three petitions calling for her removal from office.
This follows a formal request by Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo to President John Dramani Mahama for copies of the petitions filed against her seeking her removal from office.
“Accordingly, you are respectfully requested to submit your preliminary response to the petitions within ten (10) days of receipt of this letter to facilitate further consultation between His Excellency and the Council of State.”
In a letter to the embattled Chief Justice, President John Mahama expressed disappointment over the circulation of her request for copies of the three petitions filed against her.
“His Excellency, however, notes with disappointment that your letter of 27th March 2025 addressed to him was circulating on social media even before he could review its contents. The letter was reportedly shared as an attachment to another letter you wrote to the President of the Supreme Court, the President of the Association of Magistrates and Judges and the President of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA).”
The petitions, which have stirred significant debate within legal and political circles, were submitted by petitioners questioning the Chief Justice’s conduct and suitability to continue in her role.
While the specific details of the allegations remain undisclosed, the move signals a high-stakes legal and constitutional battle ahead.
By invoking this timeline, the Chief Justice must now swiftly present her case or risk further proceedings that could determine her future in office.
Legal analysts suggest that the response from Chief Justice Torkonoo will be crucial in shaping the next steps, including whether a formal inquiry into the petitions will be initiated.
