Gertrude Torkornoo: Suspension of Ghana's chief justice is 'abuse of power', says opposition
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Historic Suspension of Ghana’s Chief JusticeGertrude Torkornoo was suspended on April 16, 2025, marking the first removal of a chief justice in Ghana’s democratic era.
- President John Mahama suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo following multiple undisclosed petitions against her.
- Opposition parties condemned the suspension as an abuse of power undermining judicial independence.
- Supporters of the government consider the action necessary to address corruption within the judiciary.
- A five-member panel has been established to investigate the allegations made against Torkornoo.
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