President John Dramani Mahama has suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo following the determination of a prima facie case by the Council of State in the three petitions seeking her removal.
In a statement by the Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the President has issued a warrant for her suspension in accordance with Article 146 (10) of the 1992 Constitution and the advice of the Council of State.
The President has further constituted a five-member committee, in accordance with Article 146 (6) of the Constitution, to inquire into the petitions.
