Removal process reduced to ordinary litigation between petitioners and myself – Torkornoo

Suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has criticised the ongoing proceedings by the committee of inquiry investigating petitions seeking her removal, suggesting the process is being handled more like adversarial courtroom litigation rather than a neutral fact-finding exercise.

Addressing journalists in Accra on Wednesday, June 25, she expressed concern about the manner in which evidence is being presented.

She observed that legal representatives for the petitioners are exercising undue control over the information shared before the committee.

This, she contends, undermines the neutrality required in such inquiries and violates established protocols.

“The proceedings are being conducted as if it is a normal litigation between the petitioners and myself. Their lawyers now choose and pick which part of the evidence public officials present to put on the table,” Torkornoo stated.

She added: “This is also in violation of known rules regarding the proceedings of a committee of enquiry.”