The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has described as "regrettable" the decision of the embattled Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, to hold a press briefing to address issues concerning the ongoing petitions seeking her removal.

Kwakye Ofosu, however, acknowledged that the Chief Justice is fully within her rights to use any channel to air her grievances.

Addressing the press on June 25, 2025, just hours after the Chief Justice’s address, the President’s spokesperson said, “I cannot ascribe any motive to the Chief Justice but to express regret over an act that may appear to violate the Constitution. She has every right to adopt any measures she believes will aid her case. But we all know it is better to use laid-down processes.”

He also dismissed claims of a political plot to remove the Chief Justice, following her recent remarks that suggested such an agenda.

“Her Ladyship the Chief Justice all but insinuated that there is some political agenda at play to oust her… let me be clear. No such political agenda exists,” he asserted.

Kwakye Ofosu reminded the public that the President has sworn to uphold the 1992 Constitution and is constitutionally bound to act when petitions are brought before him.

“The President cannot say he has a view of how things should be done… he is enjoined to act as any responsible leader is required to do, as stipulated by the 1992 Constitution,” he added.

This clarification comes amid heightened scrutiny of the petitions, the Council’s referral, and the subsequent committee set up to investigate alleged misconduct by the Chief Justice.



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