Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo attacked the committee studying her case. She said the group creates fear and uses unfair methods. The suspended judge believes officials want to silence her voice. She thinks they hide the process from citizens who should know what happens. Torkornoo spoke publicly about these problems on Wednesday.
The committee meets at a heavily guarded building on Castle Drive in Osu. Past Article 146 cases took place at Judicial Service buildings instead. Torkornoo says this new location scares people away from watching. The high security prevents citizens from learning about the hearings. She believes officials chose this spot to intimidate her.
Committee members blocked her lawyer from helping during one session. They continued the hearing without letting him participate. Torkornoo was not present at that meeting. Her attorney sat there but could not speak or ask questions. She calls this treatment unfair and wrong.
Officials never gave her the formal charges against her actions. Two people who filed complaints later quit without giving evidence. Daniel Ofori and Shining Stars withdrew from the case completely. Torkornoo questions whether the committee treats everyone fairly. She wonders about the group's honesty.
Security guards search Torkornoo before each appearance at the building. They look through her handbag every time she enters. She says this treatment disrespects her position as Chief Justice. President John Dramani Mahama suspended her on April 22 after finding possible wrongdoing. The Supreme Court has rejected all her legal challenges to stop this process.
The committee meets at a heavily guarded building on Castle Drive in Osu. Past Article 146 cases took place at Judicial Service buildings instead. Torkornoo says this new location scares people away from watching. The high security prevents citizens from learning about the hearings. She believes officials chose this spot to intimidate her.
Committee members blocked her lawyer from helping during one session. They continued the hearing without letting him participate. Torkornoo was not present at that meeting. Her attorney sat there but could not speak or ask questions. She calls this treatment unfair and wrong.
Officials never gave her the formal charges against her actions. Two people who filed complaints later quit without giving evidence. Daniel Ofori and Shining Stars withdrew from the case completely. Torkornoo questions whether the committee treats everyone fairly. She wonders about the group's honesty.
Security guards search Torkornoo before each appearance at the building. They look through her handbag every time she enters. She says this treatment disrespects her position as Chief Justice. President John Dramani Mahama suspended her on April 22 after finding possible wrongdoing. The Supreme Court has rejected all her legal challenges to stop this process.
