President Mahama receives report on petitions against Chief Justice
President Mahama receives report on petitions against Chief Justice
President John Dramani Mahama has received the report of the Article 146 Committee of Inquiry set up to investigate petitions calling for the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo.
Following the determination of a prima facie case in three separate petitions seeking the removal of the Chief Justice from office, President Mahama established a five-member committee to conduct the inquiry as stipulated by constitutional requirements.
The committee, chaired by Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang of the Supreme Court, included Mr. Daniel Yaw Domelevo, former Auditor-General; Major Flora Bazaanura Dalugo of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF); and Professor James Sefah Dzisah, Associate Professor at the University of Ghana.
The President will study the committee’s findings and communicate his decision in accordance with the 1992 Constitution.
Justice Torkornoo was suspended on April 22, 2025, following the establishment of a prima facie case against her after the receipt of three separate petitions.
Her suspension, carried out in line with Article 146(6) of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution, was done in consultation with the Council of State.
Subsequently, a five-member committee chaired by Supreme Court Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang was appointed by the President to investigate the allegations.
