Ghana's Supreme Court Rejects Suspended Chief Justice's Affidavit

Ghana's Supreme Court Delivers Blow to Suspended Chief Justice; Affidavit Struck Out Amidst Due Process Debate The Supreme Court of Ghana issued a decisive ruling today, unanimously rejecting a supplementary affidavit submitted by the suspended Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. The case, which is part of an ongoing process to remove her from office, saw heated arguments from both sides. The Attorney General's representative argued that the affidavit contained irrelevant information and should be struck out. In contrast, Godfred Yeboah Dame, the lawyer representing Justice Torkornoo, argued that the process was flawed and violated his client's rights to due process and confidentiality. "This is a procedure that should be deployed," Dame stated to reporters outside the court after the ruling. "There cannot be a situation where the Chief Justice cannot face an inquiry set up under Article 146 of the constitution." Dame’s comments underscore the gravity of the situation and the potential implications for Ghana's judicial system. The court's swift rejection of the affidavit adds another layer of complexity to the already tense situation. The ruling leaves the future of Justice Torkornoo's position uncertain, and the debate over due process within the Ghanaian judiciary continues.