President John Dramani Mahama has spoken publicly for the first time on the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, emphasising that the matter now lies squarely in the hands of the committee tasked with investigating the issue.
Addressing the Council of State during a high-level engagement at the Jubilee House on Monday, President Mahama stated that the Executive had fulfilled its constitutional role and would await the outcome of the probe with keen interest.
“We’ve done our part. The rest is left with the committee that was set up to come up with whatever its findings are. And whatever the consequential issues are will be dealt with,” the President noted.
The suspension of the Chief Justice, which has sparked widespread public debate and legal scrutiny, stems from allegations yet to be officially disclosed, though the presidency insists due process is being followed.
President Mahama’s comments are seen as a deliberate effort to assure Ghanaians of transparency, institutional independence, and respect for the rule of law in handling the matter.
Sources close to the presidency say the President is keen to avoid political interference in the investigative process, amid calls from some civil society groups for full disclosure of the reasons behind the suspension.
The committee, established under Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution, is expected to present its report in the coming weeks, which could either clear or confirm the allegations against the Chief Justice and trigger further constitutional steps.
Meanwhile, President Mahama reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to protecting the independence of the judiciary, regardless of how politically sensitive the matter may appear.
