Story by Phalonzy
Suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Torkornoo has instituted legal proceedings against the Government of Ghana at the ECOWAS Community Court in Abuja, Nigeria, contesting her suspension from office. Confirming the development, Deputy Attorney General Justice Srem Sai stated,
“I can confirm that the Chief Justice – Her Ladyship, Justice Gertrude Torkornoo – has filed another court case – this time, at the ECOWAS Community Court in Abuja, Nigeria, against the Republic.”
The lawsuit, filed on July 4, underscores the Chief Justice’s assertion that her suspension constitutes a palpable infringement on her fundamental human rights. Notably, these allegations mirror claims currently pending adjudication before Ghana’s apex court and the High Court, respectively, in relation to the ongoing impeachment proceedings.
Justice Srem Sai further elucidated that Her Ladyship posits that her suspension has, in effect, precipitated her removal from office sans a definitive determination, thereby compromising her constitutional mandate and right to hold office.
This legal maneuver highlights the complexities and nuances surrounding the Chief Justice’s suspension, casting a spotlight on the intricacies of Ghana’s judiciary and the rule of law.
