A lawyer from the Convention People's Party wants Ghana's suspended top judge to quit her job voluntarily. Yaw Anokye Frimpong believes Chief Justice Gertrude Esaaba Torkonoo should step down before officials finish investigating her case. The legal expert appeared on television Thursday to share his views about the removal process. Frimpong claims presidents who create investigation committees have already decided to fire the person under review. He thinks Torkonoo would help herself most if she leaves office before the final report comes out.
The Chief Justice held a news conference Wednesday to discuss her concerns about the proceedings against her. Torkonoo said people have threatened her life and demanded her resignation during this difficult time. She refuses to quit because she believes the process treats her unfairly and violates her basic rights. The judge claims officials want to remove her from office without proper justification. Torkonoo expressed determination to fight the charges despite personal risks.
Frimpong criticized Torkonoo for speaking to reporters about her legal troubles. The lawyer argues that judges should handle disputes through proper court channels rather than public statements. He believes her media appearance violated professional standards that govern judicial conduct. Courts provide the right place for challenging investigation procedures that may break constitutional rules. Frimpong said Torkonoo could file complaints with higher courts if officials violated her legal protections.
The Chief Justice held a news conference Wednesday to discuss her concerns about the proceedings against her. Torkonoo said people have threatened her life and demanded her resignation during this difficult time. She refuses to quit because she believes the process treats her unfairly and violates her basic rights. The judge claims officials want to remove her from office without proper justification. Torkonoo expressed determination to fight the charges despite personal risks.
Frimpong criticized Torkonoo for speaking to reporters about her legal troubles. The lawyer argues that judges should handle disputes through proper court channels rather than public statements. He believes her media appearance violated professional standards that govern judicial conduct. Courts provide the right place for challenging investigation procedures that may break constitutional rules. Frimpong said Torkonoo could file complaints with higher courts if officials violated her legal protections.
