President John Dramani Mahama has given Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo a 10-day deadline to submit a preliminary response to three petitions calling for her removal from office.
The petitions, which have stirred significant debate within legal and political circles, were submitted by petitioners questioning the Chief Justice’s conduct and suitability to continue in her role.
While the specific details of the allegations remain undisclosed, the move signals a high-stakes legal and constitutional battle ahead.
By invoking this timeline, the Chief Justice must now swiftly present her case or risk further proceedings that could determine her future in office.
Legal analysts suggest that the response from Chief Justice Torkonoo will be crucial in shaping the next steps, including whether a formal inquiry into the petitions will be initiated.
