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Gertrude Torkornoo

Also known as: Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo · Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkonoo · Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Torkornoo · Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkonoo · Justice Gertrude Torkornoo · Chief Justice Torkornoo · former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo · Mrs. Torkornoo

Former Chief Justice of Ghana whose removal was upheld by ECOWAS Court, which rejected her claims of rights violations in June 2026.

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  1. May 2026

  2. Joy Online

    … The NPP further raised concerns over judicial independence following the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, claiming the development has created fear within legal and judicial circles. …

    NPP petitions diplomatic community over alleged political persecution and democratic backsliding
Politics

ECOWAS Court dismisses all claims by former Chief Justice against Ghana

The News

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.

Why it matters

ECOWAS Court's complete dismissal of former Chief Justice's claims against Ghana resolves a high-profile accountability dispute.

17 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →

Yesterday

  1. ECOWAS Court dismisses all claims by former Chief Justice against 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.

    17 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. ECOWAS Court dismisses all claims by former Chief Justice Torkornoo

    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.

    22 hours ago · Joy Online →

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Akuffo's Council of State resignation sat unconfirmed for nine months

    Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo resigned from Ghana's Council of State in September 2025, but President Mahama did not confirm acceptance until June 2026, raising constitutional questions about the delay. Her resignation followed an August 2025 Council vote on removing Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, in which Akuffo abstained as the sole dissenting voice.

    23 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 22 June

  1. Council of State resignation silence raises accountability questions

    An opinion piece argues that the quiet resignation of former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo from Ghana's Council of State, announced only months later through media reports, represents a democratic accountability gap: while Council appointments are publicly announced, resignations have been treated as private matters, preventing citizens from knowing whether the constitutional body operates with vacancies or delayed replacements.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 20 June

  1. Ansa-Asare says Council of State has become "100% partisan"

    Former Director of the Ghana School of Law Kwaku Ansa-Asare has criticised the Council of State's composition as overwhelmingly partisan, arguing that members cannot freely express independent opinions and suggesting this may have contributed to recent high-profile resignations, including former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo's departure.

    20 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Akuffo's Council of State appointment breached constitution—legal expert

    Legal academic Kwaku Ansa-Asare has argued that former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo's appointment to the Council of State was constitutionally flawed because it bypassed a more senior and constitutionally appropriate retired Chief Justice. He also criticized the government for delaying the public announcement of Akuffo's resignation until after it leaked to media.

    20 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Justice Sophia Akuffo's Council resignation delayed public disclosure

    An opinion piece argues that the resignation of Justice Sophia Akuffo from the Council of State, who reportedly withdrew from activities since September 2024 following opposition to Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo's dismissal, should have been disclosed to Ghanaians promptly rather than kept confidential.

    17 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Former Attorney-General criticises Chief Justice removal grounds

    Alfred Tuah-Yeboah, a former Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, has argued that the NDC government removed Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo on weak grounds, contending that such a significant constitutional action requires strong, credible and compelling evidence to protect judicial independence.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 14 June

  1. Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo resigns from Council of State

    Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has resigned from Ghana's Council of State, having submitted her resignation last year and ceased attending meetings since then. Her resignation follows a period in which she became central to a judicial crisis involving then Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, abstaining on a Council vote and later testifying in Torkornoo's defence.

    14 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 22 May

  1. NPP official urges Mahama to curb arrests linked to political speech

    The Chairman of the NPP's Communications Committee has called on President Mahama to halt what he describes as a "creeping culture of silence," arguing that speech-related matters should be addressed through civil remedies rather than criminal prosecution. He cited several recent arrests of individuals linked to political commentary or public criticism, maintaining they do not meet the threshold for sedition offences.

    22 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. NPP petitions diplomats over political persecution claims

    The New Patriotic Party has petitioned Ghana's diplomatic community alleging that the Mahama administration is weaponising state institutions against political opponents, journalists, and critics, warning that the country is returning to a "culture of silence" through fear and politically motivated prosecutions.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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