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Ghanaian President John Mahama has announced the suspension of the country’s head of judiciary and Supreme Court Chief Justice, Gertrude Araba Esaaba Torkornoo, due to alleged misconduct.
The suspension was revealed on Tuesday following three separate petitions calling for her removal.
The allegations against Torkornoo include tampering with court records and misusing public funds.
A spokesperson for President Mahama stated that he had, “in consultation with the Council of State, determined that a prima facie case has been established,” leading to Torkornoo’s suspension during the investigation.
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Details regarding the specific allegations that the five-member investigative committee will examine have not been disclosed.
Since taking office in January, Mahama has pledged to combat corruption in the West African nation.
The investigative committee is chaired by Supreme Court Justice Gabriel Pwamang and includes former auditor-general Daniel Domelevo.
Torkornoo, 61, was appointed in June 2023, making her Ghana’s 15th Chief Justice and the third woman to hold this position.
Her suspension marks the first time a sitting chief justice has faced a formal investigation through a constitutional process, as previous judicial leaders have typically departed due to retirement or political upheaval.
