On Wednesday, April 9, the Supreme Court will hear a pivotal constitutional case challenging the process initiated to possibly remove Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo from office.

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The lawsuit, filed by the Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, disputes the procedure followed by President John Mahama after receiving three separate petitions seeking Torkornoo’s removal.

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Assafuah argues that the Chief Justice was not afforded the chance to respond to the allegations before the President began consultations with the Council of State, which he contends violates Article 146(6) of the Constitution.

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Represented by former Attorney-General Godfred Dame, Assafuah claims that skipping the Chief Justice at this early stage of the process denies her the right to a fair hearing and undermines judicial independence.

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This case is critical as the Supreme Court’s ruling will not only clarify the legal steps required for the removal of a sitting Chief Justice but may also set an important precedent for handling similar cases involving other high-ranking officials in the future.

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