Ghana's Chief Justice Fights Back: Removal Probe Called a 'Mockery of Justice'

Ghana's Suspended Chief Justice Challenges Removal, Citing Rights Violations Accra, Ghana – Suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo is challenging her removal from office, alleging the process is a "mockery of justice." In a strongly worded affidavit filed with the Supreme Court, she claims the Puamang Committee's proceedings violate her constitutional rights. The hearings are being held at the high-security OSU Castle, unlike previous such proceedings which took place at judicial facilities. "The proceedings being held in a high-end security zone at the OSU Castle unlike previous times is worrying," says Hanson Agyemang, a broadcast journalist who analyzed the situation for Channel One News. Justice Torkornoo also alleges inhumane treatment, including restrictions on access to her mobile phone and laptop, and the barring of her family from attending the hearings. She questions the lack of transparency regarding the reasoning behind the initial prima facie determination. The case highlights concerns about due process and the integrity of judicial proceedings in Ghana. The Supreme Court is expected to rule on her injunction request soon, which could significantly impact the ongoing removal process.