According to a Global Info Analytics survey, the majority of Ghanaians are in favour of the Chief Justice’s suspension.

According to a recent statewide survey conducted by Global Info Analytics, most Ghanaians support President John Mahama’s decision to suspend Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo while enquiries into petitions against her continue.
Nearly a month after the suspension, the poll’s main results indicate that 53% of people are in favour of her suspension and 20% are against it. 15% of voters had no view, and 12% were neutral.

Additionally, only 20% of voters who opposed the suspension, were neutral, or had no opinion indicated that they would support or oppose her removal if there was evidence that the Chief Justice had committed an illegal act. This is a decrease from 30% in April.

But 33% still oppose her dismissal, which is a decrease from 35% in April. While 27% still had no opinion, up from 16% in April, 20% were neutral, up from 19% in April.
With the exception of the North East and Northern, the majority of voters in every region are in favour of the suspension.

With the exception of NPP voters, the majority of voters from all party divisions support the suspension.

According to the study, 87% of NDC supporters favour the suspension, compared to just 13% of NPP voters.
54% of voters who are floating approve the suspension, compared to 37% of those who do not reveal their party affiliations and 58% of voters from other parties.
51% of those who opposed the suspension were NPP voters, 2% were NDC voters, 9% were floating voters, 2% were from other parties, and 9% did not identify their party.

Between May 2 and May 19, 2025, a random sample of 2558 voters from 2024 in all 16 areas participated in the survey, which had a ±2.51% margin of error.

Context

On April 22, President John Mahama suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo after three petitions to remove her from office resulted in the establishment of a prima facie case against the nation’s fourth-highest official.

A five-member committee was also established by the president to look into petitions against the top judge.

Following discussions with the Council of State, the Presidency issued a statement announcing the action, which complied with constitutional norms.
The President referred to Article 146(6) of the Constitution, which requires that if a prima facie case is produced against a superior court judge, a committee be formed to investigate the charges.
According to the statement, President Mahama decided that there are enough reasons to justify more investigation.