… The comments come after the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice dismissed all seven claims filed by former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo against the Republic of Ghana.
The Member of Parliament for Suame, John Darko, has commended former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo for what he described as her courage in pursuing legal redress, following the dismissal of her application by the ECOWAS Court of Justice. …
… Among the key issues slated for discussion is the decision of the ECOWAS Court to dismiss former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo’s application, alongside the jailing of the Managing Editor of the Herald newspaper, Larry Dogbe, by the High Court, with panellists expected to exami …
… Among the key issues slated for discussion were the decision of the ECOWAS Court to dismiss former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo’s application, alongside the jailing of the Managing Editor of the Herald newspaper, Larry Dogbe, by the High Court, of which panellists examined wh …
Justice Ricardo Cláudio Monteiro Gonçalves, the President of the Community Court of Justice, ECOWAS, has called on Member States to transform their commitment to enforcing the Court’s judgments into concrete action. …
… In a Facebook post following the decision of the ECOWAS Court of Justice to dismiss all claims filed by the former Chief Justice against the Republic of Ghana, Mr. …
… ns Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has called on Ghanaians to remain vigilant in defending the independence of the judiciary following the dismissal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo’s claims by the ECOWAS Court of Justice …
The Director of Communications of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has expressed disappointment at the ECOWAS Court of Justice’s decision to dismiss all claims brought by former Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo against the Republic of Ghana. …
… ions Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has called for a future government to revisit what he described as the mistreatment of former Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, following the dismissal of her case by the ECOWAS Court of Justice …
An opinion piece argues that Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin is behaving "like a Tarzan," defying laws by making personal insults against judges under the guise of criticism, drawing a parallel to Dr Charles Wereko-Brobby's unlicensed 1994 radio station. The writer distinguishes between lawful criticism and unlawful personal insults, contending that Afenyo-Markin's allegations that judges serve "the interests of their paymasters" constitute insults that require proof.
An opinion piece argues that Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin is behaving "like a Tarzan," defying laws by making personal insults against judges under the guise of criticism, drawing a parallel to Dr Charles Wereko-Brobby's unlicensed 1994 radio station. The writer distinguishes between lawful criticism and unlawful personal insults, contending that Afenyo-Markin's allegations that judges serve "the interests of their paymasters" constitute insults that require proof.
Professor Kofi Abotsi, Dean of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) Law School, will deliver the keynote address at a high-level gathering of the ECOWAS Court of Justice in Dakar, Senegal, scheduled for September 21 to 25, 2026. He will speak on the intersection between the Court's work, justice and innovation, and the future of West African regional integration.
President John Dramani Mahama has nominated two Court of Appeal judges and a former President of the Ghana Bar Association for appointment to the Supreme Court, a move that will increase the apex court's membership if approved. The nominees — Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Justice Edward Amoako Asante, and Tony Forson — will appear before Parliament's Appointments Committee for vetting before submission to the House for approval.
Ghana's Supreme Court issued an 84-page judgment affirming the constitutionality of the procedure used to remove former Chief Justice Gertrude Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, dismissing consolidated lawsuits that challenged the President's actions and the Council of State's role. The decision clarified the removal process, upheld the self-executing nature of Article 146, and set a precedent for future constitutional disputes over judicial independence and executive authority.
The Supreme Court has dismissed all four suits challenging the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo from office, finding no legal basis to grant relief. This follows the ECOWAS Court's rejection last week of applications seeking to overturn her removal, closing legal challenges at both the domestic and regional levels.
DCOP Ayamga Akolgo has disclosed that he was one of the petitioners seeking the removal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, citing her abuse of judicial office, incompetence, and lack of judicial temperament. He states the President found merit in his petition and took action following consultation with the Council of State.
The Supreme Court has unanimously dismissed consolidated cases challenging the removal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, with a seven-member panel ruling that the suits lacked merit. Torkornoo was removed from office on September 1, 2025, following recommendations by a five-member committee of inquiry that found her culpable of breaches including alleged misuse of public funds and violations of constitutional procedures.
The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice dismissed all seven claims filed by former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo against Ghana, ending regional court proceedings over her suspension and removal from office. Legal practitioner Oliver Barker-Vormawor reflected that such constitutional disputes unfold on parallel legal and political tracks, with courts applying legal principles while public discourse develops independently along political lines.
Suame MP John Darko told Newsfile that the removal proceedings against Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, though framed in legal terms, were inherently political and reflected a predetermined political intention by actors involved. He argued that while the case engaged constitutional and human rights questions, the underlying dynamics pointed to a politically driven process rather than a purely judicial dispute.
The Member of Parliament for Suame has commended former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo for pursuing legal redress after the ECOWAS Court of Justice dismissed her application, saying she demonstrated exemplary commitment to the rule of law and urged citizens to follow lawful procedures when seeking justice.
Joy Online reports that Newsfile, a Saturday broadcast show hosted by Samson Lardy Anyenini, will convene a panel of experts to discuss recent developments including the ECOWAS Court's dismissal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo's application, the jailing of Herald managing editor Larry Dogbe, a $208 million methamphetamine seizure linked to Ghana, and the "Ken Must Go" campaign calling for NPP stalwart Kennedy Agyapong's dismissal from the party.
Ghana's Newsfile programme will discuss recent legal and governance developments including the ECOWAS Court's dismissal of former Chief Justice Torkornoo's application, the jailing of Herald Managing Editor Larry Dogbe, a $208 million methamphetamine seizure linked to Ghana, and the "Ken Must Go" campaign calling for NPP stalwart Kennedy Agyapong's dismissal from the party.
The President of the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice called on Member States to translate their commitment to enforcing the Court's judgments into concrete action, citing enforcement as a pressing challenge for the regional judicial system. The call came at the Second Meeting of Competent National Authorities in Cotonou, Benin, which brought together officials from eight West African countries to operationalise mechanisms for enforcing Court judgments.
The NPP's Director of Communications, Richard Ahiagba, has called on a future government to revisit the removal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, describing the ECOWAS Court's dismissal of her claims against Ghana as "deeply disappointing" and alleging the process was unprecedented and hurried with constitutional safeguards disregarded.
NPP Communications Director Richard Ahiagbah has called on Ghanaians to remain vigilant in defending judicial independence following the ECOWAS Court of Justice dismissal of former Chief Justice Torkornoo's claims, arguing the development has implications for constitutional governance and democratic institutions beyond her individual case.
Richard Ahiagbah, Director of Communications of the NPP, expressed disappointment at the ECOWAS Court of Justice's decision to dismiss all claims brought by former Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo against Ghana, arguing the ruling raises concerns about the ability of regional judicial institutions to protect public officials from political persecution.
The NPP Communications Director has called for a future government to revisit the removal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, whose case was dismissed by the ECOWAS Court of Justice, arguing that the matter reflects broader concerns about institutional independence and governance in Ghana.
The ECOWAS Community Court has dismissed all seven claims filed by former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo against the Republic of Ghana, rejecting her allegations and her request for US$10 million in damages. The court ruled that Ghana did not violate any of the applicant's rights under the African Charter.
The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice has dismissed all seven claims filed by former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo against Ghana, including her challenge to her suspension and removal from office. The court also declined to award the US$10 million in damages she sought, finding that Ghana had not violated any of her rights under the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights.
An opinion piece argues that debate over the Bank of Ghana's published financial reports has become politicized rather than focused on substantive accounting and economic analysis, with critics using standards inconsistently depending on their political position.
The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice conducted a sensitisation mission and external court sessions in Conakry, Guinea from May 13–18, engaging stakeholders across government, judiciary, civil society, and the public to raise awareness of the court's role and accessibility. During hybrid court sittings from 15–18 May, the court delivered 16 decisions and heard 8 cases.