President John Dramani Mahama has, in accordance with Article 146(9) of the 1992 Constitution, removed the Chief Justice, Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkonoo, from office with immediate effect.
According to a statement issued by the Presidency on Monday, September 1, 2025, the decision followed the receipt of a report from a committee constituted under Article 146(6) to investigate a petition submitted by a Ghanaian citizen, Daniel Ofori.
The committee, after considering the petition and reviewing the evidence, concluded that grounds of stated misbehaviour under Article 146(1) had been established against the Chief Justice and, therefore, recommended her removal.
“In line with Article 146(9), the President is required to act in accordance with the committee’s recommendation,” the statement signed by Presidential Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu said.
Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkonoo is yet to issue a statement on her removal.
