ECOWAS Court Adjourns Ghana’s Chief Justice’s Case for Ruling

ECOWAS Court adjourns Ghana’s Chief Justice’s case for ruling  - Ghana Business News

Chief Justice Torkornoo The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice has adjourned for a ruling on an application for provisional measures filed by Ghana’s Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo.  The application, suit No. ECW/CCJ/APP/32/25, seeks suspension of ongoing removal proceedings and her reinstatement with full entitlements, pending determination of the substantive case.  During Monday’s hearing, the Respondent (Republic…

ECOWAS Court adjourns Ghana’s Chief Justice’s case for ruling

Accra, July 15, GNA – The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice has adjourned for a ruling on an application for provisional measures filed by Ghana’s Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo. The application, suit No. ECW/CCJ/APP/32/25, seeks suspension of ongoing removal proceedings and her reinstatement with full entitlements, pending determination of the substantive […] The post ECOWAS Court adjourns Ghana’s Chief Justice’s …

Judiciary, a pillar under scrutiny: Concern of Ghanaians under Chief Justice Torkornoo’s tenure

By Constance Gbedzo, Risk & Enterprise Development Expert  Many factors debilitate Ghana’s quest to achieve high national performance in our businesses, national governance, and works or jobs. We have witnessed, over the years, high dependency on excessive borrowing even for consumption, high debt repayment obligations, high cost on the service sector, massive corruption or wastage across board, and largely, the hatred to see others make progres…

Chief Justice Torkornoo challenges existence of one of her accusers at High Court

Suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has taken legal action against Shining Stars, one of the petitioners against her claiming the group does not exist in law.

CJ Torkornoo to ECOWAS Court: award $10 million compensation for suspension

Suspended Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo is asking the Community Court of Justice of the Economic Court of West Africa States (ECOWAS) to award her $10 million as compensation for damage to her reputation following her suspension by President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Justice Torkonoo also filed two applications at the Court seeking enforcement of her human rights over what she says was a blat…

Suspended Chief Justice Torkornoo Demands $10M Compensation From Ghana At ECOWAS Court For Moral And Reputational Damages

Chief Justice of Ghana, Gertrude Torkornoo, has filed a groundbreaking suit at the ECOWAS Court of Justice, demanding $10 million in compensation for what she describes as moral and reputational damage resulting from her suspension by President John Dramani Mahama. This marks an unprecedented moment in Ghana’s judicial history, as it is the first time a sitting Chief Justice is challenging their suspension at an international tribunal. Justice T…