Suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo

In an unprecedented twist in Ghana's democratic journey, Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has been suspended by President John Mahama; the first time a sitting Chief Justice has been suspended under Ghana's 1992 Constitution . The ripple effects of this move have shaken the nation’s legal and political landscapes, leaving many asking: What really lies beneath this bold action? ๐️ Behind the Suspension: A Nation Holds Its Breath The official announcement was terse but powerful. Three separate petitions had been lodged against Chief Justice Torkornoo, prompting the President to act in accordance with constitutional provisions. A five-member committee has now been formed to investigate these petitions, while Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie temporarily steps into the role of Acting Chief Justice. But what are the accusations? Who benefits from this move? And could this signal deeper fractures within Ghana's governance structures? The government remains tight-lipped on the...