Former Chief Justice Reportedly Fights Council of State After They Voted to Remove Current CJ

News Hub Creator 16h Political commentator P.K. Sarpong has reported that the Council of State has voted to suspend Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, a decision that has generated controversy regarding the Council’s role in the process.

The reports from P.K Sarpong indicated that Former Chief Justice, Sophia Akuffo, opposed Torkornoo’s suspension. Despite her vigorous efforts to challenge the decision, Akuffo ultimately abstained from the vote.



Sarpong has criticized the Council for allegedly prioritizing political interests over its advisory responsibilities. He argues that instead of safeguarding the judiciary, the Council supported the removal of Torkornoo. President John Dramani Mahama is expected to announce an acting Chief Justice shortly and will establish a committee to investigate the matter further.

The decision to suspend Torkornoo has been suggested to have been planned prior to the NDC assuming power in the 2024 elections. Critics have described the petitions against her as weak and politically motivated, yet the Council has proceeded without a comprehensive review. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear an injunction application against Torkornoo’s removal on May 6, 2025.

This challenge, filed by Vincent Ekow Assafuah, seeks to halt the suspension. “Whispers Media Network has learned that the Council of State has voted on the petitions against the CJ. Sophia Akuffo abstained from the voting.

The rest voted for her suspension and removal. It is important to emphasize that Sophia Akuffo fought the other Council of State members who were bent on voting for the removal of the CJ. She had to abstain as a result.

” said P.K Sarpong. Source: P.

K Sarpong, Facebook post.