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[QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 47162, member: 636"]
A labor leader rejected claims that politics drive the probe against Ghana's top judge. Abraham Koomson leads the Ghana Federation of Labour and spoke against Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo's accusations. She had called the investigation biased and said political forces were trying to remove her from office. Koomson argued that accountability matters more than party politics. He said Torkornoo created her problems through poor decisions.

The Chief Justice spoke at a June 25 news conference about the removal proceedings. She described the process as flawed and claimed people wanted a specific outcome. Koomson said she misunderstood the constitutional rules that govern her situation. He pointed to Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution as the proper legal framework. The labor official said her public statements hurt the legitimacy of constitutional protections.

Koomson urged President John Mahama not to keep Torkornoo even if investigators clear her. He believes her reputation suffered permanent damage from the controversy. The labor leader suggested that New Patriotic Party members pressure the Chief Justice to fight back. He thinks outside political forces influence her current stance. Koomson made these comments during a Saturday radio interview on Ahotor FM.
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