The Supreme Court will begin hearing a crucial constitutional case on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, challenging the process initiated to potentially remove Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo from office.
The lawsuit, filed by Old Tafo MP Vincent Ekow Assafuah, disputes the procedure followed by President John Mahama after receiving three separate petitions calling for the Chief Justice’s removal.
At the core of the legal challenge is the argument that the Chief Justice was not given the chance to respond to the allegations before the President began consultations with the Council of State—an action Assafuah claims violates Article 146(6) of the Constitution.
Represented by former Attorney-General Godfred Dame, the MP argues that bypassing the Chief Justice in the early stages of the process infringes on her right to a fair hearing and undermines judicial independence.
The Supreme Court’s decision will be pivotal in clarifying the constitutional steps required for removing a sitting Chief Justice and could set a significant precedent for future cases involving high-ranking public officials.
