President John Dramani Mahama has initiated the constitutional process for the potential removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo (Mrs) after receiving three petitions from individuals requesting the move.
According to a statement issued by the Presidency’s Communications Directorate on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, President Mahama has forwarded the petitions to the Council of State for consultation, as required under Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution.
The statement signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, confirmed that the consultation process has begun, though it did not disclose the specific grounds for the petitions or the identities of the petitioners.
This development marks a significant moment in Ghana’s judicial and political landscape, as the potential removal of a Chief Justice is a rare constitutional process that requires strict adherence to legal procedures. Under Article 146, the President can only act on the matter after the Council of State has advised on the way forward, including the possible formation of a committee to investigate the claims.
The move is expected to generate widespread debate among legal and political analysts, as well as the general public. While some may view it as an accountability measure, others may see it as an attempt to influence the judiciary.
As the process unfolds, all eyes will be on the Council of State’s response and the potential legal and political ramifications of this high-stakes constitutional procedure.
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