Ghana's Supreme Court Rejects Chief Justice's Injunction Appeal

Ghana's Supreme Court Dismisses Injunction Against Chief Justice's Removal Ghana's Supreme Court delivered a unanimous decision on May 28, 2025, dismissing an injunction application filed by suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. The injunction sought to halt the ongoing proceedings for her removal. The court's decision follows objections raised by the Attorney General regarding procedural issues and a supplementary affidavit submitted by the Chief Justice's legal team. The Attorney General's office argued that the application was flawed due to the way the committee members were named in the case. The former Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, representing Chief Justice Torkornoo, countered these arguments, asserting that her constitutional rights had been violated and that she hadn't received a fair hearing. He stated, "Her dignity has been violated by the process, and she has not been given a decision of the President and the Council of State." The Supreme Court's decision allows the removal proceedings against Chief Justice Torkornoo to continue. The ruling highlights the complexities of the ongoing legal battle and its implications for Ghana's judicial system. The swift dismissal of the injunction emphasizes the court's determination to proceed with the case.