In an unprecedented move, Ghana’s President John Mahama has removed Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo from office. This historic decision follows the recommendation of a five-member investigative committee that reviewed petitions alleging misconduct against her. The committee, which examined 10,000 pages of evidence and heard from numerous witnesses, concluded that grounds for “stated misbehavior” had been established, resulting in the recommendation for Torkornoo’s removal. Torkornoo, who was suspended in April, has consistently denied the allegations, labeling them as politically motivated. This dismissal marks a significant moment in Ghana’s judicial history, as she becomes the first sitting chief justice to be investigated and removed from office. The move has sparked debate about judicial independence and the precedent it sets for the future of the nation’s judiciary.
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