Ghana Judiciary

Sophia Akuffo questions fairness in Torkonoo’s removal, calling the process flawed and warning of a dangerous precedent for Ghana’s judiciary

The removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has opened a new chapter for Ghana’s judiciary, with several senior justices emerging as possible successors.

Former AG Godfred Dame says the removal process against Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo ignores due process principles

Ansa-Asare criticizes the Chief Justice’s move to block her removal, calling it unconstitutional and ineffective

President Mahama suspends Chief Justice Torkornoo and sets up a committee to investigate the petitions against her.

Criminal justice must be handled with diligence, fairness, and integrity, says High Court Judge Juliana Amono-Niezer

Chief Justice Torkornoo requests copies of petitions from President Mahama to respond amid ongoing constitutional consultations

Ghana’s Chief Justice faces a removal petition, alleging misconduct and incompetence as President Akufo-Addo nears end of tenure.

Supreme Court nominee’s LGBTQ stance sparks debate in Ghana, with implications for the Anti-LGBTQ bill.

Ghana Supreme Court nominee, Justice Koomson, clarifies that his research on LGBTQ+ rights won’t affect his enforcement of the country’s anti-LGBTQ+ laws.