The Chairman of the Article 146 Committee of Inquiry has officially handed over its initial report concerning petitions aimed at the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo to President John Mahama.
During a brief ceremony at Jubilee House, Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, who chairs the Committee, recounted that in March 2025, three distinct petitions were filed with the President under Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution, calling for the dismissal of the Chief Justice.
In accordance with constitutional procedure, the President referred the petitions to the Committee for review.
The Committee, which was formally constituted on May 15, 2025, conducted its hearings behind closed doors, as mandated by law. It heard testimony from Daniel Ofori, the lead petitioner, along with thirteen additional witnesses.
Chief Justice Torkornoo vigorously defended herself, appearing before the panel and presenting twelve witnesses, some of whom were experts in relevant fields.
Altogether, both parties submitted approximately 10,000 pages of documentary evidence, with each side represented by a team of four legal practitioners.
Justice Pwamang emphasized the impartial nature of the Committee’s work, stating that “after a thorough and objective review of all the materials presented… we have reached a recommendation on the first petition without bias or favour.”
The Committee’s findings were sealed and formally delivered to the President.
Additionally, the Committee revealed that the second petitioner, in agreement with the Chief Justice, requested a postponement regarding the second petition. That request was approved, and the Committee indicated that its reports on the second and third petitions would be submitted in due course.
While the proceedings were held in camera, the Committee clarified that the process was not secretive, highlighting its commitment to transparency within the bounds of constitutional law.
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