The Supreme Court will on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, begin hearing a high-stakes constitutional case challenging the process initiated to potentially remove Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo from office.
The suit, brought by Old Tafo MP Vincent Ekow Assafuah, challenges the procedure being followed by President John Mahama after receiving three separate petitions seeking the Chief Justice’s removal.
At the heart of the legal challenge is the claim that the Chief Justice was not given the opportunity to respond to the allegations before the President began consultations with the Council of State—an action Assafuah argues breaches Article 146(6) of the Constitution.
Represented by former Attorney-General Godfred Dame, the MP contends that bypassing the Chief Justice in the early stages of the process undermines her right to a fair hearing and erodes judicial independence.
The Supreme Court’s ruling will be critical in clarifying the constitutional steps required for the removal of a sitting Chief Justice—and could set a precedent for future cases involving high-profile officeholders.