CJ informs Kissi Agyebeng about petition seeking his removal; asks for his comments to determine prima facie case

Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has written to Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng, informing him about a petition seeking to remove him from office.

In the letter to the Special Prosecutor, the Chief Justice asked him to officially comment on the petition for a determination of a prima facie.

“This is to forward to you a copy of the petition dated 30th April 2024 sent to the Office of the President which was forwarded to the Office of the Honourable Lady Chief Justice on 6th May 2024.

“Kindly provide your comments on the matters raised to enable the Honourable Chief Justice to determine if a prima facie case has been made out,” Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo said in her letter to Kissi Agyebeng.

As reported by Modernghana News on Friday, President Akufo-Addo has transmitted a petition seeking to remove the Special Prosecutor from office to the Chief Justice.

In the petition put together by former Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu, he alleges procurement breaches in the purchase of vehicles for the Office of the Special Prosecutor and abuses involving judges and administration of justice as grounds for his petition for the removal of Kissi Agyebeng.

Other allegations include violations of citizens’ rights through arrests and detentions, violations of the right to information, and improper appointments of personnel to the office.

Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo is in the process of deciding if there is a prima facie case to establish a committee for Mr. Agyebeng's impeachment in accordance with Article 146 of the Constitution.