Legal expert Thaddeus Sory criticized suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo for challenging her removal process. He stated she lacks legal authority to question proceedings under Article 146 of Ghana's Constitution. Sory made his comments on Facebook after Torkornoo spoke publicly about the impeachment case. The veteran lawyer said the chief justice cannot legally challenge how the committee conducts its work. His post called her arguments bad law and constitutional distortions.
Torkornoo had demanded public hearings instead of secret meetings during her first public appearance since suspension. She argued the charges against her involve no national security issues that would require closed doors. The suspended judge criticized the secrecy surrounding the investigation committee's work. She believes citizens should know how officials handle her case. Torkornoo called the private process unfair and damaging to judicial transparency.
Article 146 gives removal authority to a committee that the President appoints with Council of State advice. Legal experts like Sory believe judges facing removal cannot challenge the process structure or methods. The Constitution limits what suspended officials can do during these proceedings. Committees have full control over how they conduct investigations. Judges must accept whatever procedures the committee chooses to follow.
Torkornoo refuses to resign despite mounting pressure from various groups. She views her fight as defending Ghana's legal system from unfair treatment. The former chief justice has served 38 years as a lawyer and 21 years as a judge. Officials suspended her on April 22 after finding possible misconduct. A five-member committee continues investigating petitions against her behind closed doors.
Torkornoo had demanded public hearings instead of secret meetings during her first public appearance since suspension. She argued the charges against her involve no national security issues that would require closed doors. The suspended judge criticized the secrecy surrounding the investigation committee's work. She believes citizens should know how officials handle her case. Torkornoo called the private process unfair and damaging to judicial transparency.
Article 146 gives removal authority to a committee that the President appoints with Council of State advice. Legal experts like Sory believe judges facing removal cannot challenge the process structure or methods. The Constitution limits what suspended officials can do during these proceedings. Committees have full control over how they conduct investigations. Judges must accept whatever procedures the committee chooses to follow.
Torkornoo refuses to resign despite mounting pressure from various groups. She views her fight as defending Ghana's legal system from unfair treatment. The former chief justice has served 38 years as a lawyer and 21 years as a judge. Officials suspended her on April 22 after finding possible misconduct. A five-member committee continues investigating petitions against her behind closed doors.
