The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has called for strict adherence to the tenets of the rule of law in the ongoing process for the removal of the country’s current Chief Justice, Gertrude Araba Esaaba Torkornoo.

In a statement dated April 24, 2025, the GBA emphasised that it expects all individuals involved in the process to align their actions with the provisions of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution to uphold the image of the judiciary.

“While the GBA recognises the constitutional provisions for the removal of the Chief Justice under Article 146 (6) to (10) of the Constitution, and mindful of the fact that the entire matter is currently sub judice, it is the hope and belief of the GBA that all actors involved in this process will be guided by the time-tested tenets of the Rule of Law. In its application, they should follow the spirit of the Rule of Law,” the statement said.

“It is expected that persons playing even the minutest role in this process will bear in mind Article 296 of the 1992 Constitution regarding the exercise of discretion and will act in a manner that safeguards and enhances the independence and image of the judiciary,” it added.

President John Dramani Mahama suspended Chief Justice Torkornoo with immediate effect on April 22, 2025, following three petitions filed against her alleging misconduct.

After the establishment of a prima facie case against the Chief Justice by the President, in consultation with the Council of State, and her subsequent suspension, a five-member committee has been set up to investigate the allegations, with Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie appointed as Acting Chief Justice during the probe.

Read the full statement by the GBA below:





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