Suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Sackey Torkornoo was spotted in high spirits on Wednesday, June 25, as she shared a warm and light-hearted moment with the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2024 parliamentary candidate for Adenta, Akosua Manu, popularly known as Kozie.

The interaction took place shortly after the embattled Chief Justice concluded a media briefing. A video circulating online captures the politician embracing Torkornoo with a warm hug, followed by a handshake with the Chief Justice’s husband, who was standing nearby.

Kozie, clad in a beautiful outfit, then introduced herself to the suspended CJ, who responded with a broad smile. “Okay, this is my first time of meeting you,” Torkornoo said, clearly pleased by the encounter.

In a tone that suggested amusement at potential public speculation, the suspended head of the judiciary added, “This is my first time of meeting you, but they will say I am NPP,” prompting laughter from those around her. She then turned to nearby onlookers, reportedly members of the media, and reiterated, “This is the first time I am meeting her, I beg you.”

After the brief but cheerful exchange, the Chief Justice proceeded to her waiting Toyota Land Cruiser V8 and departed the venue.

Torkornoo is currently facing suspension in connection with ongoing investigations, but Wednesday’s moment of levity appeared to offer a brief reprieve from the legal and political spotlight surrounding her.

Akosua Manu, affectionately known as Kozzy, is the former NPP parliamentary candidate for the Adenta constituency in the December 2024 elections.

Chief Justice press conference was organized by the NPP 👀 pic.twitter.com/oa37hnCut4

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