Former Deputy Attorney General Tuah-Yeboah Slams Suspension of Chief Justice, Calls Council of State Advice “Poisonous”
Former Deputy Attorney General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah has expressed deep concern over the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, describing the move as both “surprising” and troubling for the country’s democratic balance.
Speaking in an interview with JoyNews on April 22, 2025, Tuah-Yeboah questioned the rationale behind the suspension and sharply criticized the role played by the Council of State, whose advice he described as “poisonous.”
“I’m genuinely surprised by the decision to suspend the Chief Justice,” he said. “While such a step was possible, the President was not obligated to act on the Council of State’s advice. He could have chosen otherwise.”
He continued, “In this instance, the Council’s recommendation that the Chief Justice step aside while the case is being heard is, in my view, highly problematic. It introduces a toxic precedent.”
Tuah-Yeboah raised concerns about the broader implications of the decision, warning that it could destabilize the critical balance between Ghana’s three branches of government.
“We must tread carefully when dealing with the head of any arm of government,” he cautioned. “The Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary are co-equal branches, and the Council of State should work to preserve that balance—not disrupt it. If they’re going to advise the suspension of a Chief Justice, the grounds must be substantial and convincing, not flimsy or politically motivated.”
Expressing disappointment in the reasons cited for the suspension, he urged a more thoughtful and principled approach.
“I’ve reviewed the available information regarding the grounds for this suspension,” he concluded. “If what we’ve seen represents the full basis for this action, then I am profoundly disappointed.”
Source: Thepressradio,com
