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Suspended Ghana Chief Justice Sues Government, Demands $10 Million for Rights Violations
Chief justice sues government – In a dramatic turn of events, the suspended Chief Justice of Ghana, Gertrude Torkornoo, has filed a lawsuit against the Government of Ghana at the Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Her legal action is aimed at overturning her suspension and halting what she describes as an unfair and politically motivated process to remove her from office.
Chief justice sues government – Justice Torkornoo is challenging the legality of the three petitions seeking her removal, which were submitted to former President John Dramani Mahama. She claims the process lacks transparency and violates her constitutional rights. In her application to the ECOWAS Court, she has requested several forms of relief, most notably the reversal of her suspension and an immediate stop to the ongoing hearings tied to the petitions.
Chief justice sues government – The demand, listed as her ninth relief in the suit, states:
“An award of USD 10 million as compensation for moral and reputational damages suffered by the Applicant as a result of her illegal suspension and unfair investigation.”
Her bold legal move is being closely watched by legal professionals, political analysts, and civil society groups across the country. Many see this case as a defining moment for judicial independence in Ghana and a test of accountability for the state’s treatment of top judicial officials.
If the ECOWAS Court rules in her favor, it could send a strong signal to governments across West Africa about the consequences of abusing constitutional power and undermining the rule of law.
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