Law professor Stephen Asare slammed Parliament's Minority for changing their tune about keeping Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo despite removal petitions. He pointed out their past actions, where similar complaints led to officials Lauretta Lamptey and Charlotte Osei losing their jobs. On Facebook, he questioned why standards seem different based on who's involved. He specifically mentioned Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh, who previously supported removing Lamptey from her CHRAJ position. Asare asked what exactly had changed since those earlier cases.
He expressed concern about keeping a Chief Justice who allegedly had private talks with the President about Supreme Court appointments. President John Mahama has sent three petitions, including one from Asare himself, to the Council of State for their advice. These petitions raise serious questions about Chief Justice Torkornoo's behavior. The situation highlights ongoing debates about consistency in holding public officials accountable regardless of who they are or their position in government.
He expressed concern about keeping a Chief Justice who allegedly had private talks with the President about Supreme Court appointments. President John Mahama has sent three petitions, including one from Asare himself, to the Council of State for their advice. These petitions raise serious questions about Chief Justice Torkornoo's behavior. The situation highlights ongoing debates about consistency in holding public officials accountable regardless of who they are or their position in government.
