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Ghanaians divided on legality of CJ’s challenge to her removal proceedings

The suit, filed through her legal counsel, Godfred Yeboah Dame, seeks the removal of Justices Gabriel Pwamang and Samuel Adibu-Asiedu from the five-member committee established by President John Dramani Mahama to investigate petitions for her potential removal from office.

The suspended Chief Justice is requesting an interlocutory injunction to halt all committee proceedings until the case is resolved.

The development, which broke on Thursday, May 22, 2025, has dominated social media discussions in the public.

Supporters of Justice Torkornoo argue she is exercising her constitutional rights to ensure a fair and impartial investigative process, given the direct nature of the petition against her.

They assert her entitlement to challenge aspects she believes could compromise fairness.

On the other hand, critics contend that the legal challenge is unlawful and risks undermining Ghana’s constitutional framework.

A more neutral perspective suggests that Justice Torkornoo’s actions, while controversial, could lead to positive constitutional reforms and strengthen the country’s legal processes.

Meanwhile, Torkornoo’s legal action, filed by her legal team at Dame and Partners, comes in the wake of two failed attempts by other parties to challenge the same proceedings.

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Source: www.ghanaweb.com

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