In a significant development, Ghana’s Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, has ordered the reopening of four courts in the Upper East Region, closed due to the escalating Bawku conflict. The
Stay Committed To Making Democracy Work – CJ
Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo has urged all stakeholders in the justice delivery sector to stay committed to making democracy work through being disciplined,
AG, GBA Back CJ’s Request
Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo The Attorney General and Minister for Justice (AG) and the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) have lent their support to the request by the Chief Justice
CJ Bounces Martin Amidu Over SP
The Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, has dismissed a petition by former Special Prosecutor Martin Alamisi Amidu which sought to remove his successor from office over allegations of procurement and
Be Competent, Independent – CJ To Judges
Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has urged judges to always remember the ethical values with which they are supposed to conduct their work, including the need to work in truth,
CJ Opens Kotobabi District Court
The Chief Justice declaring the facility open as the MCE and others look on The Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, has commissioned the Kotobabi District Court in the Ayawaso Central Municipality
Chief Justice, Others Eulogise Akoto Ampaw
Ghanaians from various parts of the country last Wednesday congregated at the National Theatre to eulogise the late Akoto Ampaw, who died on October 20, 2023. It was a
Chief Justice Cautions Court Officials Against Taking Money In ADR
Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo The Chief Justice, Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, has cautioned court officials not to take money from parties in disputes who opt for Alternative Dispute Resolution
CJ Bounces OSP
Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo The Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, has dismissed a petition sent her by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to remove Justice Edward Twum from
CJ Calls For Financial Independence Of Judiciary
Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, has advocated for financial independence of the Judiciary as the lack of it was negatively affecting the work of the judiciary and, ultimately, justice delivery
CJ Dismisses Petition Against Ato Forson Trial Judge
Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo The Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, has dismissed a petition asking her to transfer the trial of Minority Leader and former Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr.
Torkornoo Is New CJ
President Akufo-Addo presenting an Instrument of Appointment to Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo. Picture by Gifty Ama Lawson Justice Gertrude Araba Essaba Sackey Torkornoo has taken over
Justice Gertrude Torkornoo Sworn-in As New CJ
Justice Gertrude Araba Essaba Torkornoo President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has administered the oath office to Justice Gertrude Araba Essaba Torkornoo as she takes over as Ghana’s new Chief