Newsfile to probe suspended CJ's legal battle and Accra flood crisis this Saturday

This Saturday on Newsfile, host Samson Lardy Anyenini will lead a discussion. The topic is the legal and political issues surrounding Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo's suspension.

The conversation follows recent developments. Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo has filed an application at the Supreme Court. She seeks to stop a committee set up by President John Mahama from investigating her removal.

In her suit filed on May 21, 2025, she requested an injunction. This would halt all proceedings of the committee until the case is resolved. The Chief Justice wants the Supreme Court to issue an order against the six-member committee.

The panel will explore whether this situation indicates growing tension between the judiciary and government. They will also discuss its implications for law and democracy in Ghana.

Additionally, the show will cover recent flooding incidents in Accra and other areas. These floods occurred on May 18 and resulted in three deaths. They caused significant damage to homes, shops, and personal property.

The panel will examine how infrastructure planning affects urban areas during such events. They will also discuss measures to prevent future tragedies like this one. The discussion may reveal deeper challenges within Ghana’s governance and infrastructure management.

Newsfile airs live on JoyNews channel on digital satellite channels 421 (DSTV) and 144 (GoTV). It streams on JoyNews’ Facebook or YouTube channels every Saturday from 9 am to noon.

Listeners can follow along by tuning into Joy 99.7 FM or Luv 99.5 FM on radio. The discussion is also available for streaming on Google or Apple Podcasts.

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