The ECOWAS Court of Justice has dismissed all seven claims filed by former Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo against the Republic of Ghana, affirming the legality of the processes that led to her suspension and subsequent removal from office.
In a judgment delivered on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, a three-member panel ruled that the procedures initiated by Ghanaian authorities were lawful and were not carried out in an unfair or arbitrary manner.
The Court found that the committee established by President John Dramani Mahama to investigate petitions against Torkornoo was legally constituted and that she was provided with a meaningful opportunity to be heard throughout the proceedings.
Responding to her challenge over the President’s prima facie determination made in consultation with the Council of State, the Court held that the step was merely a preliminary assessment and did not amount to a formal hearing, contrary to the applicant’s claims.
The regional court also dismissed Torkornoo’s request for US$10 million in damages for alleged reputational harm, ruling that there was no legal basis for awarding compensation.
Justice Torkornoo had sought relief from the ECOWAS Court following her removal from office, arguing that her rights were violated during the disciplinary process. However, the Court found no merit in her allegations and dismissed the application in its entirety, effectively upholding Ghana’s handling of the case.
Source: mydailynewsonline.com
