Former Attorney-General Godfred Dame has strongly criticised the legal procedures surrounding the removal of suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, following the Supreme Court’s dismissal of her injunction application.
The motion sought to prevent her removal from office while legal proceedings continued.
Speaking to journalists outside the courtroom, Dame described the ruling as expected but troubling. He argued that the entire process violates the 1992 Constitution and poses a threat to the independence of the Judiciary.
“Well, not surprising because really it follows in the theme of what we have been witnessing, but we move on. We think that the process is flawed, no doubt. Heavily flawed, leading with all kinds of constitutional violations,” he said.
According to Dame, the legal issue goes far beyond the personal fate of Justice Torkornoo. He emphasised that the matter affects the broader structure and integrity of Ghana’s judicial system.
“It is not about Justice Torkornoo, as I keep saying. The issues are far-reaching and actually impinge on matters which affect the independence of Ghana’s Judiciary and the security of tenure of judges and all,” he explained.
Dame warned that the long-term impact of the current legal approach would be revealed in time.
“In future, the whole nation will get to know the consequences of this,” he said.
The case has triggered national debate about constitutional compliance and judicial autonomy, with calls for greater transparency in how legal officers are treated under Ghanaian law.
