Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo
Gertrude Torkonoo is the Chief Justice of Ghana, having been appointed to the position in 2023. She is known for her commitment to upholding the rule of law and judicial independence. Torkonoo's tenure has been marked by her focus on improving the efficiency of the judiciary and ensuring access to justice for all Ghanaians. Recently, she has been in the news due to legal challenges questioning the process of her removal, which has raised significant discussions about due process and the independence of the judiciary in Ghana.
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Justice Gertrude Torkornoo is the Chief Justice of Ghana who was removed from office under controversial circumstances.
Ayikoi Otoo breaks silence on removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo
Ghana· 2025-09-25
Justice Torkornoo has described the process as a violation of natural justice and has pursued several legal challenges.
President Mahama nominates Justice Baffoe-Bonnie as Chief Justice after Torkornoo’s removalGhana· 2025-09-23
Justice Torkornoo was removed from office on Monday, September 1, 2025, in accordance with Article 146(9) of the 1992 Constitution.
I’m not Supreme Leader: I’ll leave office after my term — President MahamaGhana· 2025-09-12Justice Torkornoo was a victim of many circumstances.
Removal of Torkornoo: We need constitutional review to provide clearer definition of 'stated misbehaviour' - Ansah-AsareGhana· 2025-09-07
Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has been removed from office following the recommendation of a committee that found grounds of stated misbehaviour.
Mahama signs, affixes Presidential Seal removing Justice Torkornoo as Chief Justice and Justice of the Supreme Court benchGhana· 2025-09-01
Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has been removed as Chief Justice and Justice on the Supreme Court bench due to stated misbehaviour.
This is why Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has been removed as Chief Justice and Justice on Supreme Court bench [FULL DETAILS]Ghana· 2025-09-01
Suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo made a bold statement to the nation on June 25, 2025, addressing her ongoing removal process and raising serious concerns about Ghana’s judicial system.
9 key takeaways from suspended Chief Justice Torkornoo’s press conferenceGhana· 2025-06-25
Justice Torkornoo has said resigning is not an option when the state initiates proceedings against you.
Resigning is not an option – Chief Justice Torkornoo on removal proceedingsGhana· 2025-06-25The Chief Justice has served this nation with integrity and is currently facing a suspension that protesters believe is politically motivated.
Youth group pickets over Chief Justice’s probe, demands revocation of suspensionGhana· 2025-05-24Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo is challenging the process and the president's action regarding her suspension.
President Mahama acted lawfully in suspending Chief Justice Torkornoo — Shamima MuslimGhana· 2025-05-22
The protesters are protesting the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo.
Mahama does not engage in retaliatory politics – Stan Dogbe to protestersGhana· 2025-05-05
Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo was suspended by President Mahama, which the Minority in Parliament condemned.
Suspension of Chief Justice an unpardonable affront to Rule of Law – MinorityGhana· 2025-04-26
Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo is at the center of a political controversy regarding her suspension.
Minority demands immediate reinstatement of Chief Justice TorkornooGhana· 2025-04-26
Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo was suspended, which the Minority described as a 'judicial coup'.
Suspending Chief Justice Torkornoo is nothing less than a "judicial coup" - MinorityGhana· 2025-04-26Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo was suspended from office following the establishment of a prima facie case against her.
Chief Justice Torkornoo: Names of petitioners, full allegations and her official responses leak onlineGhana· 2025-04-23
Gertrude Torkornoo is the Chief Justice who is facing petitions for removal from office.
No time frame for committee probing petition against Chief Justice Torkornoo to finish work but... - Felix Kwakye OfosuGhana· 2025-04-22
Chief Justice Torkornoo is facing petitions for removal from office for 'stated misbehaviour'.
Gabriel Pwamang, Domelevo, Dzisah and 2 others in 5-member committee of inquiry probing petition for removal of Chief Justice TorkornooGhana· 2025-04-22Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo described Prof. Kuenyehia as a mentor who conveyed essential lessons of leadership through mentorship.
UG’s first female Dean of the School of Law Prof. Akua Kuenyehia honouredGhana· 2025-04-05
Chief Justice Torkonoo is the subject of a legal challenge regarding her removal from office.
President Mahama’s CJ removal procedure challenged with application at Supreme CourtGhana· 2025-03-28
