President John Mahama has removed Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo from office with immediate effect.
This follows recommendations from a constitutional committee set up under Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution.
The decision comes after the President received the report of a committee constituted under Article 146(6) to inquire into a petition filed by Ghanaian citizen Daniel Ofori.
The Committee, after reviewing testimonies and extensive evidence, concluded that grounds of stated misbehavior under Article 146(1) had been established against the Chief Justice.
It subsequently recommended her removal from office.
In line with Article 146(9), President Mahama was bound to act on the Committee’s recommendation.
A statement issued by the Presidency and signed by Minister for Government Communications and Presidential Spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, confirmed the dismissal, stressing that the decision takes effect immediately.
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