By Francis Kobena Tandoh
Embattled Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo has been removed from office by the President, John Mahama, according to a statement from the presidency on Monday.
The statement, signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, observed that the evidence of misbehaviour had been established by the committee established to look into the matter.
“President John Dramani Mahama has, in accordance with Article 146(9) of the 1992 Constitution, removed the Chief Justice, Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, from office with immediate effect,” read the statement.
“This follows receipt of the report of the Committee constituted under Article 146(6) to inquire into a petition submitted by a Ghanaian citizen, Mr. Daniel Ofori. After considering the petition and the evidence, the Committee found that the grounds of stated misbehavior under Article 146(1) had been established and recommended her removal from office.
The statement further added that the president is required to act in accordance with the recommendations of the committee.
It must be noted that this is the first time in the history of the country that a chief justice has been removed from office. End item
Source: Ghana Eye Report
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