The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has reportedly passed a resolution to call on President John Dramani Mahama to revoke the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.
According to a report by thelawplatform.online, the resolution was passed at the GBA’s Mid-Year conference held at Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra on April 26, 2025.
The report indicated that members of the bar were displeased with the suspension of the Chief Justice after getting details of the three petitions for her removal.
They were also not happy with the determination of a prima facie case in the three petitions filed for Justice Torkornoo’s removal by President Mahama and the Council of State.
The members of the GBA also expressed their displeasure with the leadership of the association over a statement issued on the ongoing process for the removal of the Chief Justice.
They indicated that they were not happy with the import and tone of the statement, which was dated April 24, 2025.
The GBA also indicated that it was going to present a petition challenging the removal of the Chief Justice.
President of the GBA, Efua Ghartey, explained the reasons for the language and tone of the statement issued on the petitions for the Chief Justice’s removal.
He indicated that the statement was issued without the benefit of the details of the petitions, adding that the association can pass a resolution on the actions to take with regard to the issue at hand.
Source: www.ghanaweb.com
