Suspended Chief Justice Torkornoo in court for hearing of injunction application today

Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo made a rare appearance at the Supreme Court on Monday, seeking legal relief from what she describes as an unconstitutional attempt to remove her from office.

Arriving hand-in-hand with her husband, Francis Torkornoo, the Chief Justice was visibly composed as she entered the courtroom to support an injunction application she personally filed. The application aims to stop her suspension and halt ongoing impeachment proceedings, which have stirred significant controversy within Ghana’s legal and political spheres.

This marks the latest development in a rapidly unfolding constitutional crisis that began when multiple petitions were submitted to the President, calling for Justice Torkornoo's removal over allegations that have not been made public. In March, the Chief Justice wrote to the President and the Council of State requesting access to the petitions against her and a seven-day window to formally respond—a move that drew mixed reactions from legal experts and civil society.

Justice Torkornoo’s legal team argues that the processes initiated against her lack transparency and violate her constitutional rights, including the right to fair hearing and due process. The injunction application seeks to pause all actions related to her suspension and potential impeachment while the legality of the process is examined by the Supreme Court.

Observers say her personal presence at the court sends a strong message about the seriousness of the matter and her resolve to contest what she believes is an unfair and politically tinged campaign against her.

The case is drawing national attention, with many viewing it as a test of judicial independence and the integrity of Ghana’s constitutional order.