Supreme Court dismisses second legal challenge to Chief Justice’s suspension

The Supreme Court has dismissed a second lawsuit against Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo. This decision was made by a 4–1 majority.

The lawsuit was filed by Theodore Kofi Atta-Quartey, a private citizen. He requested the Court to halt the inquiry committee's work. This committee was established under Article 146 of the Constitution.

Atta-Quartey's application aimed to suspend the presidential warrant for Torkonoo’s suspension, issued on April 22, 2025. The Court dismissed his case on May 21, stating it lacked merit.

Earlier that day, the Court also ruled on another related case. The Centre for Citizenship, Constitutional and Electoral Systems (CenCES) had filed this suit. They argued that President John Mahama’s actions violated constitutional procedures.

CenCES sought to invalidate both the suspension and the committee's proceedings. Both cases were heard by a five-member panel of Justices. Justice Asare Darko dissented in both rulings.

The Court's decisions allow the inquiry committee to continue its work regarding Justice Torkonoo's potential removal.