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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 49298, member: 636"] A top lawyer has attacked the Ghana Bar Association for defending the suspended Chief Justice. Martin Kpebu slammed the legal group and its leader Efua Ghartey after they demanded the government reverse its decision. The bar association wants officials to bring back Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo from her forced leave. Three separate complaints have been filed against the judge asking for her removal from the courts. Legal experts say the suspension creates dangerous problems for future cases. Efua Ghartey spoke at a special ceremony honoring fallen heroes on June 30th. She told the crowd that lawyers must protect the country's constitution and keep judges independent. The bar association president said everyone should work together for peace and fairness. Her group believes the government made a terrible mistake that will hurt the legal system. Many people are calling for leaders to change their minds about the suspension. Martin Kpebu fired back during a television interview on Saturday morning. He said Ghartey should keep quiet because everyone knows she supports the opposition party. The lawyer claimed her political connections make her words look fake and calculated. He pointed out that both she and her husband have strong ties to the NPP political group. Kpebu warned Ghartey to stop making speeches about this sensitive topic. The suspended Chief Justice has fought back against all the accusations made against her. She claims government officials are violating her basic rights through this unfair process. Torkonoo says every single charge in the petitions is completely false and shows ignorance about her job duties. [/QUOTE]

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