President John Dramani Mahama has, for the first time, publicly commented on the ongoing controversy surrounding the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, describing it as a “difficult issue” his administration has had to face just six months into office.
The President made the remarks on Monday, July 7, 2025, during a meeting with the Council of State at Jubilee House. Addressing the gathering, he acknowledged the sensitive nature of the three petitions currently before the committee tasked with probing the matter.
“We’ve had a difficult issue with regards to the suspension of the Chief Justice and of course, the Council of State was involved in a part of that process. So we’ve done our part. The rest is left with the committee that was set up to come out with whatever its findings are and, based on that, whatever the consequential issues are will be dealt with,” President Mahama stated.
The suspension of Justice Torkornoo has sparked wide public debate, with civil society groups, legal practitioners, and political observers weighing in on the potential implications for judicial independence and constitutional governance.
Though details of the petitions remain under wraps, sources close to the committee indicate that deliberations are ongoing and recommendations will be made upon conclusion of the review process.
The Council of State, in line with its advisory mandate under the Constitution, is believed to have played a consultative role in the preliminary stages of the proceedings.
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