Suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo Files Case at ECOWAS Court Against Ghana
- Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has filed a human rights case at the ECOWAS Court in Abuja over her suspension
- She argues that the suspension removed her from office without due process, violating her constitutional rights
- Deputy Attorney General Justice Srem Sai disclosed the development, noting similar claims are before Ghana's courts
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Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has filed a case at the ECOWAS Community Court in Abuja, Nigeria, against the Republic.
The case, filed on July 4, 2025, alleges human rights violations related to her suspension.
Source: UGC
This was disclosed on social media by Ghana's Deputy Attorney General, Justice Srem-Sai, on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
"I can confirm that the Chief Justice - Her Ladyship, Justice Gertrude Torkornoo - has filed another court case - this time, at the ECOWAS Community Court in Abuja, Nigeria, against the Republic," Justice Srem-Sai wrote on X.
According to him, the Chief Justice argues that her suspension has effectively removed her from office without a final determination, impairing her right to function and serve in her constitutionally appointed position.
Justice Srem-Sai said similar allegations are currently pending before the Supreme Court and High Court in relation to the ongoing removal process.
The case highlights the complexities and nuances of the removal process for high-ranking officials in Ghana.
The outcome of this case could have significant implications for the country's judicial system and the rule of law.
Read Justice Srem Sai's social media post below:
Gertrude Torkornoo suspended by Mahama
Gertrude Torkornoo's latest action comes several weeks after she was suspended by President John Dramani Mahama following the determination of a prima facie case against her in relation to three separate petitions seeking her removal from office.
The President took the decision in line with Article 146(6) of the 1992 Constitution and was taken in consultation with the Council of State, and announced on April 22.
Following the determination of the prima facie case, President Mahama set up a five-member committee under Article 146(6) to investigate the matter.
Source: UGC
The committee is composed of:
- Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, Justice of the Supreme Court - Chairman
- Justice Samuel Kwame Adibu-Asiedu, Justice of the Supreme Court - Member
- Daniel Yaw Domelevo (Former Auditor-General) - Member
- Major Flora Bazaanura Dalugo (Ghana Armed Forces) - Member
- Professor James Sefah Dzisah (Associate Professor, University of Ghana) Member
Following this, the Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, filed a suit at the Supreme Court challenging the legality of the action taken against the Chief Justice.
The Supreme Court, presided over by the Acting Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, however, dismissed the case filed by the Old Tafo MP.
Gertrude Torkornoo alleges threats on her life
Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh reported earlier that Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo alleged that she had received several threats demanding her resignation following her suspension.
Despite the threats, Torkornoo remained determined to challenge the process and demonstrate that it was fundamentally flawed.
The suspended Chief Justice made these claims at a press conference held in Accra on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
