See the warrant used by Pres. Mahama to remove Justice Torkornoo

See the warrant used by Pres. Mahama to remove Justice Torkornoo

President John Mahama has removed Justice Torkornoo from office as Chief Justice. This was announced in a statement issued by the Minister of Government Communications on Monday, September 1. “President John Dramani Mahama has, in accordance with Article 146(9) of the 1992 Constitution, removed the Chief Justice, Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkonoo, […]

Payment of per diem to your husband and daughter cannot be justified in law – Why Gertrude Torkornoo was removed

Payment of per diem to your husband and daughter cannot be justified in law – Why Gertrude Torkornoo was removed

It has now emerged that the committee tasked with investigating the petitions against former Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, recommended her removal because she authorised payment of per diem to her husband and daughter, contrary to legal provisions and policies of the Judicial Service. This is contained in a letter sighted by 3news dated September 1, […]