Tsatsu Tsikata, Thadeus Sory, and Vormawor representing petitioners in the suspended CJ probe

Two well-known lawyers, Tsatsu Tsikata and Thadeus Sory, are representing petitioners in the suspended Chief Justice Torkonoo probe. They are joined by lawyer and activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor.

The investigation began on May 15, 2025. This was 24 days after the Chief Justice was suspended. During the committee's first private meeting, Tsikata and Sory identified themselves as lawyers for Shining Stars of Ghana, one of three petitioners.

Oliver Barker-Vormawor represented Daniel Ofori. Assistant Commissioner of Police Ayamga Yakubu Akolgo also represented himself as a petitioner.

During the hearing, suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo requested a public session. She argued that making it public would allow Ghanaians to witness the proceedings. Torkornoo noted that previous processes had been public and it would be fair for everyone to see this one too.

However, her request was denied by the committee led by Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang. The committee stated that Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution requires private sessions.

President Mahama suspended Chief Justice Torkornoo after a preliminary case was found against her by the Council of State. He formed a committee under Article 146(6) of the Constitution to investigate the petitions referred to them.

The committee includes:
- Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang (Chairman)
- Justice Samuel Kwame Adibu Asiedu (Member)
- Daniel Yaw Domelevo (Former Auditor-General, Member)
- Major Flora Bazwaanura Dalugo (Ghana Armed Forces, Member)
- Professor James Sefah Dzisah (Associate Professor, University of Ghana, Member)

Additionally, the Supreme Court dismissed an application to stop Chief Justice Torkornoo's removal process. The court ruled against MP Ekow Assafuah’s request with a narrow 3-2 majority decision.

Chief Justice Torkonoo was sworn in on June 12, 2023. She is Ghana's 15th Chief Justice and third female to hold this position. With over two decades of experience, she has served as a High Court judge since 2004 and moved up to the Supreme Court in 2019.