Elvis Darko backs Chief Justice Gertrude Esaaba Torkonoo as she fights her removal from office. The Managing Editor of Newscenta Newspaper supports her decision to challenge the process. Three petitions led to her suspension after officials found enough evidence against her. She called a press conference to defend herself from what she calls unfair treatment. Darko believes she has good reasons to contest the action.
People compare her situation to Charlotte Osei who lost her job as Electoral Commission Chairperson under the previous government. Osei chose not to publicly resist her removal from the position. Darko told Channel One TV that Torkonoo makes the right choice when she stands up for herself. He argues that judges need to protect themselves from political interference. Staying silent would not help other judges who might face similar problems.
Darko calls for public support of the Chief Justice during her legal battle. He wants lawyers and wealthy citizens to help fund her court case. The newspaper editor believes she should take her fight all the way to the Supreme Court. He thinks this struggle will strengthen the independence of Ghana's court system. Success could prevent future governments from easily removing judges for political reasons.
People compare her situation to Charlotte Osei who lost her job as Electoral Commission Chairperson under the previous government. Osei chose not to publicly resist her removal from the position. Darko told Channel One TV that Torkonoo makes the right choice when she stands up for herself. He argues that judges need to protect themselves from political interference. Staying silent would not help other judges who might face similar problems.
Darko calls for public support of the Chief Justice during her legal battle. He wants lawyers and wealthy citizens to help fund her court case. The newspaper editor believes she should take her fight all the way to the Supreme Court. He thinks this struggle will strengthen the independence of Ghana's court system. Success could prevent future governments from easily removing judges for political reasons.
