(In Ghana) “The Law is the Law”: Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo Removed After Legal Battle

Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has been officially removed from office by President John Mahama following a prolonged legal standoff.

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Her dismissal comes months after she was suspended over allegations of misconduct—claims she consistently rejected as unfounded and politically motivated.

Torkornoo challenged her suspension in court, describing it as an “illegal removal,” but the presidency maintained its stance.

The outcome has sparked sharp debate across Ghana, with some netizens justifying the move under the phrase, “the law is the law.”

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