Chief Justice requests for petitions seeking her removal from office
The Chief Justice, Her Ladyship Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, has officially written to President John Dramani Mahama requesting copies of the petitions calling for her removal from office. In a letter addressed to both the President and members of the Council of State on Thursday, March 27, 2025, Justice Torkornoo asked for a seven-day […]
Accra: You are not lawyers; stop preparing legal documents – Chief Justice warns court staff
By: Barbara Kuma The Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, has cautioned court staff against the practice of preparing legal documents for court users as they do not have the legal authority or are not lawyers for the job. Justice Torkornoo, emphasized that, court officials who pretend to know how to prepare these legal processes, cause […]
Chief Justice inaugurates new Kotobabi Court
By Beatrice Oppon Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has inaugurated a new District Court at Kotobabi in the Ayawaso Central District of Accra. The facility is one of 100 courthouses to be constructed nationwide to improve Judicial infrastructure and provide access to justice and equal rights for all citizens, as stated in the Sustainable Development Goals. […]
Chief Justice dismisses Judge for improper relationship with woman in divorce case
The Chief Justice of Ghana, Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, has dismissed Judge Alfred Kwabena Asiedu from the Judicial Service due to his inappropriate conduct in a divorce case he presided over at the Jasikan Circuit Court. The dismissal follows a petition lodged by Singari Diana Sadia on January 16, accusing Justice Asiedu of abuse […]
