Getrude Sackey Torkornoo

Getrude Sackey Torkornoo

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Chief Justice Getrude Sackey Torkornoo is a prominent figure in Ghana's judiciary, known for her commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring justice in the legal system. Recently, she has been in the news due to petitions seeking her removal from office, which she argues violate constitutional principles of natural justice, emphasizing the need for due process in such proceedings.

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Justice Torkornoo based her request on the common law principle of natural justice, where a defendant must be given hearing before proceeding to arrive at a decision.

Chief Justice given 10 days to respond to removal petitions - Presidency warns against leaks
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-03-29
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Justice Torkornoo has written to the President requesting to be given copies of the petitions against her submitted to the President.

Chief Justice Torkornoo: Serve me with copies of petitions asking for my removal to enable me respond
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-03-28
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