The Ghana president immediately put the top judge on forced leave and started investigating three complaints against Chief Justice Torkornoo. President Mahama talked with his advisors first. They agreed that these claims needed a serious investigation. A special team will look into everything carefully.
The president's office provided few details about what people accused her of doing wrong, keeping most information private for everyone involved. Chief Justice Torkornoo became the third woman to lead Ghana's courts when former President Akufo-Addo picked her in June 2023. She almost faced removal earlier this year. The previous president said those earlier attempts had many problems. He did not approve that request when he was in charge.
The president's office provided few details about what people accused her of doing wrong, keeping most information private for everyone involved. Chief Justice Torkornoo became the third woman to lead Ghana's courts when former President Akufo-Addo picked her in June 2023. She almost faced removal earlier this year. The previous president said those earlier attempts had many problems. He did not approve that request when he was in charge.
