The five-member committee appointed by President John Mahama to investigate petitions against Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo will begin its hearings on Thursday, May 15.
Chaired by Supreme Court Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, the committee was established in accordance with Article 146(6) of the 1992 Constitution after a prima facie case was determined against the Chief Justice.
The decision to form the committee was made in consultation with the Council of State.
The committee is expected to meet three times a week and will present its findings and recommendations to the President upon concluding its work.
Chief Justice Torkornoo is currently facing five separate petitions alleging misconduct. In response, President Mahama, after engaging with the Council of State, suspended her from office and tasked the committee with conducting a thorough investigation into the allegations.
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