President Akufo-Addo is administering the oath of office to Justice Gertrude Araba Essaba Torkornoo as the new Chief Justice of Ghana.

Justice Torkornoo assumes the position following the retirement of Justice Kwesi Anin Yeboah in May. She received parliamentary approval on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.

Notably, this appointment marks President Akufo-Addo's third selection for the Office of Chief Justice since assuming office in January 2017.