CEO of the National Petroleum Authority, Edudzi Tameklo
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Petroleum Authority, Edudzi Tameklo, has made a startling revelation amid the ongoing legal tussle over the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.
Speaking on TV3’s KeyPoints on May 24, 2025, Tameklo clarified that President Mahama holds no personal grudge against the suspended Chief Justice.
He explained that President Mahama had full confidence in Justice Torkornoo at the time of her nomination and even persuaded the then-Minority in Parliament to support her appointment.
“President Mahama had faith in Gertrude Torkornoo when she was nominated. He told the Minority not to oppose her appointment. So, when it came to her approval, it was unanimous, both at the committee and plenary levels. That’s the level of confidence President Mahama had in her,” he said.
Tameklo added that the President had no way of predicting how the Chief Justice would conduct herself once in office.
According to him, the decision to suspend Justice Torkornoo was based solely on the petitions received.
“President Mahama had no way of knowing how the now-suspended Chief Justice would conduct herself while in office,” he reiterated.
Background
Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo was suspended by President Mahama following the establishment of a prima facie case against her.
The President subsequently appointed a five-member committee to investigate the petitions, in accordance with Article 146(6) of the 1992 Constitution.
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