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Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo has officially submitted her response to three separate petitions calling for her removal from office. This follows the 10-day deadline issued by the presidency, which expired on Monday, April 7, 2025.
Graphic Online reports that the Chief Justice submitted her written response on Friday, April 4, forwarding copies to both the Presidency and the Council of State.
The petitions, reportedly filed by three individuals on February 14 and March 17, 2025, prompted the Presidency to initiate constitutional procedures in accordance with Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution. This article outlines the legal process for removing Justices of the Superior Courts, including the Chief Justice, and officials with comparable roles, such as the Chairpersons of the Electoral Commission and CHRAJ.
Though the details of the petitions remain undisclosed, they are understood to involve allegations of stated misbehavior, which is a constitutional prerequisite for initiating removal proceedings.
On March 27, Chief Justice Torkornoo formally requested copies of the petitions to enable her to prepare an adequate defense. She also requested a seven-day extension to review the documents once received. President Mahama, through his executive secretary, instructed the Chief Justice the following day to submit a preliminary response.
The Council of State is currently reviewing the petitions to determine whether a prima facie case exists.
