Former Deputy Attorney-General Diana Asonaba Dapaah has defended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo’s decision to publicly address the nation.
According to her, it was the Chief Justice’s only opportunity to speak after being denied a fair hearing in the ongoing removal proceedings against her.
Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, Diana Dapaah emphasized that fundamental human rights, enshrined in the Constitution, are just as important as the legal provisions governing the removal of a Chief Justice under Article 146.
“She has filed a judicial review application, which is now a public document before the court. The Attorney General, who is usually a respondent in such cases, has the chance to respond. So the process can still be addressed through the appropriate legal channels,” she said.
Ms. Dapaah further expressed admiration for the Chief Justice’s courage and resilience, calling her actions a defense of democracy.
“She could have resigned, but she chose to stand her ground. This is not just her fight; it’s a fight for democratic integrity. I admire her strength, and I’m very proud of her.”
Justice Torkornoo, suspended in April 2025 by President John Mahama following a prima facie case established by the Council of State, broke her silence at a press conference on June 25.
She raised serious constitutional and procedural concerns about the process being used to remove her from office.
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