Sophia Akuffo (L) has condemned the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo (R)
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
— #TV3GH (@tv3_ghana) September 2, 2025
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