The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has urged strict adherence to constitutional procedures and the principles of the rule of law in response to the ongoing process for the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.
In a statement on Thursday, April 24, 2025, the GBA noted it has been closely monitoring the process, acknowledging the constitutional provisions in Article 146 (6) to (10).
However, the statement emphasized the importance of Article 296 of the Constitution, which governs the exercise of discretionary powers.
The GBA has therefore admonished that all persons playing a role in the process act in a way that upholds the independence and integrity of the Judiciary.
Reaffirming its commitment, the GBA underscored its responsibility to uphold, reinforce, and promote public trust in Ghana’s justice delivery system.
“The GBA shall remain the conscience of society, the voice of the voiceless, and act to safeguard the Rule of Law and uphold the Constitution of the Republic, which embodies the wishes and aspirations of the people of Ghana,” the statement added.
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