Dornukie Naa Norteye, the New Patriotic Party’s parliamentary candidate for the Ada Constituency in the 2024 general election, has spoken out against what she describes as an injustice being perpetrated against women by the government of President John Dramani Mahama.

Addressing the controversy surrounding the prospective removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, Naa Norteye asserted that the government’s actions should be seen not only as an attack on the judiciary but also as an attack on women in public office.

She called on women and advocacy groups across the country to speak out in defense of the Chief Justice and the integrity of her office.

“The ongoing issues surrounding the removal of the Chief Justice could also be interpreted as an attack on high-profile women in public office,” part of her post read.

“The committee must ensure that whatever actions they take are objective and legally justified. Otherwise, it would appear she is being targeted simply because she is a woman.

"So few women are in decision-making roles, and yet so little protection is offered. My heart bleeds as a woman!” she added.

President John Mahama, on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Torkornoo.

According to a statement signed by the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the suspension follows the establishment of a prima facie case against the Chief Justice, as determined by the President in consultation with the Council of State, in relation to three petitions filed against her.

“President John Dramani Mahama has, in accordance with Article 146(6) of the Constitution and in consultation with the Council of State, determined that a prima facie case has been established in respect of three petitions against the Chief Justice, Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo,” the statement, dated Tuesday, April 22, 2025, read.

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