Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo
Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo is the Chief Justice of Ghana, renowned for her advocacy of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) as an effective means to resolve disputes amicably and efficiently. She emphasizes the importance of private ADR Centres to alleviate court backlogs and enhance access to justice, particularly in land disputes.
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Former Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, has initiated a new action at the High Court, seeking an order to prohibit the appointment of her replacement.
Stop appointment of new Chief Justice - Justice Torkornoo asks High Court
Ghana· 2025-10-18
Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo is challenging her removal as a Justice of the Supreme Court by President Mahama.
Removal of Chief Justice as Supreme Court judge: Attorney-General triggers constitutional interpretationGhana· 2025-09-24
Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo is the suspended Chief Justice involved in legal proceedings regarding her removal.
Court throws out Torkornoo, Ofori-Atta casesGhana· 2025-08-01
Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo is the suspended Chief Justice mentioned in the context of judicial independence.
43rd Martyrs Day commemorated - Graphic OnlineGhana· 2025-07-01
Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo has insisted that her resignation would amount to legitimising an unjust process.
Report threats to police, not the public – Asiedu Nketiah to Chief Justice TorkornooGhana· 2025-06-26
Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo vowed not to resign from her post despite facing psychological pressure and threats to her life.
Report threats to police, not the public – NDC Chair tells Chief JusticeGhana· 2025-06-26
Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo is the suspended Chief Justice involved in ongoing proceedings against her.
President followed Constitution, no political agenda — SpokespersonGhana· 2025-06-26
Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo is the suspended Chief Justice of Ghana who is undergoing a committee hearing for her removal from office.
Resignation not an option - Suspended Chief JusticeGhana· 2025-06-26
Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo has failed in her attempt to have her suspension by President John Dramani Mahama halted by the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court dismisses CJ’s injunction applicationGhana· 2025-05-29
Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo filed an application for interlocutory injunction seeking to halt her suspension and impeachment proceedings.
Supreme Court dismisses Chief Justice Torkornoo’s injunction applicationGhana· 2025-05-28
Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo has condemned the treatment she received from the Committee of Inquiry investigating her.
Chief Justice Torkornoo decries alleged mistreatment by inquiry committeeGhana· 2025-05-27
The Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, has filed a lawsuit at the Supreme Court challenging her suspension by President John Dramani Mahama.
Justice Torkornoo on why Domelevo, Major Dalugo and Prof Sefah Dzifah are not qualified to be part of CJ impeachment committee in line with Oaths ActGhana· 2025-05-22
The suspended Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, has filed a writ at the Supreme Court challenging her suspension by President John Dramani Mahama.
Why suspended Chief Justice Torkornoo wants proceedings on her removal to be halted, Pwamang, Adibu-Asiedu removed from committee and proceedings made publicGhana· 2025-05-21
Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo is the Chief Justice involved in the impeachment process.
Supreme Court throws out another injunction against CJ impeachment processGhana· 2025-05-21
Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo is facing petitions for her removal from office.
Committee probing Chief Justice Torkornoo's removal petitions to begin hearings tomorrowGhana· 2025-05-14Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo was suspended after a prima facie case was established against her.
Atuguba questions NPP’s ‘sudden notion of unfairness’ over Chief Justice suspensionGhana· 2025-05-08
Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo is the Chief Justice whose suspension is being challenged.
Supreme Court throws out CJ impeachment injunction applicationGhana· 2025-05-06
Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo is the Chief Justice whose suspension is being challenged in court.
CJ impeachment : Former A-G objects to Acting CJ presiding over caseGhana· 2025-05-06
Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo is the Chief Justice whose suspension is being contested.
CJ impeachment : Supreme Court throws out Dame's objection against Acting CJ presiding over caseGhana· 2025-05-06Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo is the Chief Justice whose suspension is being protested.
Protesters want Chief Justice’s suspension reversedGhana· 2025-05-06
The petition for the removal of Chief Justice Torkornoo has sparked intense public interest after the petitions and related documents surfaced online.
GBA President suggests public hearing of petition against Chief JusticeGhana· 2025-04-26Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo was suspended by President John Mahama.
GBA urges adherence to rule of law in Chief Justice Torkornoo's suspensionGhana· 2025-04-24
Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo was suspended by President John Dramani Mahama following the determination of a prima facie case in three petitions filed for her removal from office.
Sam Okudzeto: Former GBA President warns suspension of Chief Justice could damage investor confidenceGhana· 2025-04-23
Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo was suspended by President Mahama after a prima facie case was established against her.
Chief Justice suspended - Justice Baffoe-Bonnie to actGhana· 2025-04-23
Justice Torkornoo was suspended from her position as Chief Justice.
Justice Paul Baffoe -Bonnie is acting Chief Justice following Justice Torkornoo's suspensionGhana· 2025-04-22
Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo is the Chief Justice involved in the impeachment process.
Impeachment against CJ: Supreme Court adjourns injunction application to May 6Ghana· 2025-04-16Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo is the Chief Justice involved in the impeachment process.
Impeachment of CJ: Vexing issues arisingGhana· 2025-04-03The petition calls for the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo.
Chief Justice removal petition: President Mahama has no power to assess case – Ofosu KwakyeGhana· 2025-03-27
Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo is the Chief Justice whose removal is being petitioned.
Petition against Chief Justice lawful — LawyersGhana· 2025-03-27
Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo is the subject of petitions seeking her removal.
Justice Torkornoo: President Mahama consults Council of State over petitions to remove Chief JusticeGhana· 2025-03-25
