The Supreme Court of Ghana has adjourned the hearing of an injunction application aimed at stopping President John Dramani Mahama and the Council of State from assessing petitions seeking the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo.
The adjournment became necessary due to the absence of one of the five panel members, His Lordship Justice Samuel Asiedu, when the case was called on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
Presiding Judge, Her Ladyship Justice Henrietta Mensah Bonsu, informed the parties that the court had encountered some challenges and, for unavoidable reasons, needed to reschedule the hearing.
The case has been adjourned to Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
The application was filed by the Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah.
He is challenging President Mahama’s decision to consult the Council of State on the petitions against the Chief Justice without first informing her or giving her an opportunity to respond.
Represented by the immediate past Attorney-General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, the MP argues that this move contravenes Article 146(6) of the 1992 Constitution.
He maintains that the President’s approach undermines judicial independence and violates constitutional procedure.
