The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has strongly condemned the committee that recommended the removal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, describing the process as a “travesty of justice.”
Speaking to the media, Mr. Afenyo-Markin argued that Justice Torkornoo’s removal was unconstitutional and carried out in a manner that violated transparency and fairness.
“It is our contention that the removal of Justice Torkornoo did not follow any constitutional procedure. Never should any Ghanaian be subjected to such treatment. Her removal was shrouded in unacceptably opaque circumstances,” he said.
The Minority Leader added that the process lacked due process and accountability, warning that it sets a dangerous precedent for Ghana’s democratic and judicial systems.
Justice Torkornoo, appointed in June 2023, became the first Chief Justice to be removed under the Fourth Republic. Her removal followed a petition submitted to President John Dramani Mahama and a recommendation by a special committee constituted under Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution.
The decision has sparked widespread debate, with legal and civil society groups raising concerns about its fairness and constitutional basis.
Mr. Afenyo-Markin’s remarks come as the Appointments Committee of Parliament begins vetting Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, who has been nominated to succeed Justice Torkornoo.
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