Equal opportunity for all citizens needed to address Ghana’s democratic challenges – Chief Justice
Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo says despite Ghana’s stable democracy, some significant challenges and issues, which undermine and reverse its progress, need to be addressed. These challenges raise questions concerning a culture of fairness, social justice, and the responsibility of government and the entire society to ensure equal opportunities for all citizens. Chief Justice Torkornoo was […]
Chief Justice advocates more stringent legal framework for Ghana’s blue economy
By: Naa Dzagbley Ago Chief Justice, Getrude Torkunu has advocated that Ghana ought to establish a comprehensive legal, regulatory, and institutional framework that promotes the responsible utilization of the Blue Economy. Emphasizing the significance of adapting to global economic changes, she highlighted the importance of implementing measures to harness the potential of the marine environment for […]
Prez Akufo-Addo swears in new Chief Justice Torkornoo
By Seli Baisie President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has sworn into office, Justice Gertrude Araba Essaba Torkornoo as the new Chief Justice of Ghana. She assumes the position after the retirement of Justice Kwasi Anin Yeboah in May 2023. Justice Torkornoo is now the third female Chief Justice in Ghana’s history, following in the footsteps […]
Parliament approves CJ nominee by consensus
By Edzorna Francis Mensah Parliament has approved by consensus, the president’s nominee for the position of Chief Justice of the Republic in the person of Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornu on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, after the House debated the committee’s report. This is in pursuant to the provisions in Article 144(1) of the 1992 […]
