Africa-Press – Ghana. President John Dramani Mahama has suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.
In a news statement issued by the Presidency said President John Dramani Mahama has, in accordance with Article 146(6) of the Constitution and in consultation with the Council of State, determined that a prima facie case has been established in respect of three petitions against the Chief Justice, Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo.
The President has consequently, established a committee in compliance with Article 146(6) of the Constitution and in consultation with the Council of State with the following composition to inquire into the petitions which have been referred to them.
1. Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, Justice of the Supreme Court
Chairman
2. Justice Samuel Kwame Adibu-Asiedu, Justice of the Supreme Court
Member
3. Daniel Yaw Domelevo (Former Auditor-General)
Member
4. Major Flora Bazaanura Dalugo (Ghana Armed Forces)
Member
5. Professor James Sefah Dzisah (Associate Professor, University of Ghana) Member Pursuant to Article 146(10) of the constitution and in accordance with the advice of the Council of State, the President has by a warrant, suspended the Chief Justice with immediate effect pending the outcome of the committee’s proceedings.
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