President John Dramani Mahama has suspended Chief Justice Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo from office, following the establishment of a prima facie case against her.

A statement issued by Mr Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Presidential Spokesman and Minister of State in-charge of Government Communications, copied to Sompa FM said in accordance with Article 146(6) of the Constitution and in consultation with the Council of State, determined that a prima facie case has been established in respect of three petitions against the Chief Justice Torkornoo.

It said the President had consequently, established a committee in compliance with Article 146(6) of the Constitution and in consultation with the Council of State the following composition to inquire into the petitions which have been referred to them.

1. Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, Justice of the Supreme Court

Chairman

2. Justice Samuel Kwame Adibu-Asiedu, Justice of the Supreme Court

Member

3. Daniel Yaw Domelevo (Former Auditor-General)

Member

4. Major Flora Bazwaanura Dalugo (Ghana Armed Forces)

Member

5. Professor James Sefah Dzisah (Associate Professor, University of Ghana)

Member

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