By Francis Kobena Tandoh
The Ghana Bar Association has called for the immediate revocation of the suspension of the Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, this is according to a resolution passed at its 2025 mid-year conference held recently.
The resolution signed by its President Mrs. Efua Ghartey and National Secretary, Kwaku Gyau Baffour demanded the release of the full decision establishing a prima facie case from the three petitions against the removal of the Chief Justice.
The call, according to the association is based on the fact that it considers the suspension as unconstitutional.
“The Ghana Bar Association calls for the immediate revocation of the suspension of the Chief Justice as it considers the suspension of the Chief Justice as unconstitutional, considering the fact that the President, who is not a judge or judicial officer exercised his discretion to suspend the Chief Justice under Article 146(10) of the 1992 Constitution in the absence of a published Constitutional Instrument, Statutory Instrument or Regulation(s) governing the exercise of his said discretion as required by Article 296 of the 1992 Constitution,” it said.
“In addition, the Ghana Bar Association calls upon the President of the Republic of Ghana to immediately release the full decision establishing a prima facie case against the Chief Justice, consistent with established precedent. This disclosure is necessary to ensure that the process is conducted in accordance with the principles of transparency and fairness,” it added.
The association also denounced any and all unsubstantiated political commentary or statements that seeks to undermine the authority, independence and integrity of the Judiciary.
“The Association affirms its commitment to safeguarding the sanctity of the judicial process and resolves to take all legal measures to protect the Judiciary from undue interference or unsubstantiated attacks,” it further stated.
Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo was suspended by President John Dramani Mahama after the Council of State established a prima facie case from three petitions seeking the removal of the CJ forwarded to them.
The President subsequently established a five-member committee chaired by Supreme Court Judge, Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang to delve into the matter to establish the guilt or otherwise of the Chief Justice for further action. Enditem
Source: Ghana Eye Report
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