President John Dramani Mahama has suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo following the establishment of a prima facie case against her, based on three separate petitions.
The President’s action, taken in accordance with Article 146(6) of the 1992 Constitution and in consultation with the Council of State, comes as part of a formal process to investigate the allegations.
This was announced in a statement issued by the President’s spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, who is also the Minister of Government Communications, on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
The President has consequently established a committee, in compliance with Article 146(6) of the Constitution and in consultation with the Council of State, to look into the petitions which have been referred to them.
The five-member committee is chaired by Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, Justice of the Supreme Court.
Other members include Justice Samuel Kwame Adibu-Asiedu, Justice of the Supreme Court; Daniel Yaw Domelevo, former Auditor-General; Major Flora Bazwaanura Dalugo of the Ghana Armed Forces; and Professor James Sefah Dzisah, Associate Professor at the University of Ghana.
Read the statement below
