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A Ghanaian citizen, Ebenezer Osei-Owusu, has petitioned the Supreme Court to stop President John Dramani Mahama and the Council of State from proceeding with the removal process of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Sackey Torkornoo.
This legal action follows the presidency’s confirmation of receiving three separate petitions seeking the Chief Justice’s removal. President Mahama has since forwarded these petitions to the Council of State for advice.
Osei-Owusu argues that the president lacks the constitutional authority to take such action without first determining a prima facie case and providing the Chief Justice with copies of the petitions. His writ cites a Supreme Court ruling in Agyei Twum v. Attorney General & Akwatey (2005-2006), emphasizing that due process must be followed before any removal proceedings can begin.
Meanwhile, Chief Justice Torkornoo has officially written to President Mahama, requesting copies of the petitions and seeking a seven-day period to respond before further action is taken under the relevant constitutional provisions.
