After forming a committee to look into petitions, Mahama suspends the Chief Justice.

Gertrude Torkornoo, Chief Justice, has been suspended by President John Mahama.
This comes after a committee was formed to look into petitions against the highest ranking judge.

Following discussions with the Council of State, the Presidency released a statement announcing the action, which complies 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.

Members of the committee charged with looking into the petitions come from a variety of industries:

1. Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang – Justice of the Supreme Court
2. Justice Samuel Kwame Adibu-Asiedu – Justice of the Supreme Court
3. Daniel Yaw Domelevo – Former Auditor-General
4. Major Flora Bazwaanura Dalugo – Ghana Armed Forces
5. Professor James Sefah Dzisah – Associate Professor, University of Ghana

President Mahama issued a warrant suspending the Chief Justice with immediate effect pending the conclusion of the committee’s procedures in accordance with Article 146(10) of the Constitution and on the Council of State’s recommendation.