Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has condemned the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo from office, arguing that her successor was not given a fair hearing.

She made the remarks in an interview on TV3 on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

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“She did not get a fair trial. Even though it is not a trial strictly speaking, it was handled as though it were a treason trial,” the Member of the Council of State said.

Her removal as Chief Justice and from the Supreme Court bench followed the recommendation of a committee set up to probe petitions that cited her for stated misbehaviour.

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On April 22, 2025, President John Dramani Mahama suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo from office after a prima facie case was established based on three undisclosed petitions alleging misconduct and incompetence.

“She should take heart; God sees it all. There may be bigger, better, and greater things God has planned for her "- Sophia Akuffo on Gertrude Torkornoo's removal.#TV3GH #ElectionCommandCentre pic.twitter.com/uxdXHy1JxY

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