Mahama Consults Council Of State On Petitions To Remove Chief Justice
Mahama Consults Council Of State On Petitions To Remove Chief Justice
President John Dramani Mahama has initiated consultations with the Council of State following the receipt of three petitions seeking the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo. This action aligns with Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution, which outlines the procedure for the removal of a Chief Justice.
The petitions, submitted by various individuals, have been forwarded to the Council of State to commence the mandated consultation process. Details of the petitions have not been disclosed publicly.
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This development marks the beginning of a formal constitutional process that could lead to significant changes within Ghana’s judicial system. The Council of State is expected to examine the petitions and advise the President on the appropriate course of action.
In January 2025, former President Nana Akufo-Addo dismissed a similar petition filed by Prof. Stephen Kwaku Asare, citing lack of merit and failure to establish a prima facie case.
The current petitions have renewed public interest in the procedures governing the accountability of high-ranking judicial officials in Ghana.
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Source: MyjoyOnline.com
