President John Dramani Mahama has removed the Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkonoo from office with immediate effect, in accordance with Article 146(9) of the 1992 Constitution.
This decision follows recommendation by a committee constituted in May 2025 under Article 146(6) to inquire into a petition submitted by a Ghanaian citizen, Mr Daniel Ofori.
In a statement issued on Monday, September 1, 2025, the Presidency announced, “After considering the petition and the evidence, the Committee found that the grounds of stated misbehaviour under Article 146(1) had been established and recommended her removal from office.”
It was further noted that President Mahama has been required to act in accordance with the committee’s recommendation.
This comes months after three separate petitions were filed in March 2025 seeking her removal, all alleging abuse of office, fabrication of court records, and questionable judicial appointments.
Read the full statement below.
