Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo has officially been removed from office following the recommendation of a committee chaired by Justice Gabriel Pwamang of the Supreme Court.
The committee was tasked to investigate petitions filed against her, which cited her for stated misbehavior.
The Presidency, in a statement issued on Monday, September 1, 2025, confirmed the dismissal, noting that it was done in accordance with Article 146 (9) of the 1992 Constitution.
The decision has triggered public debate, with several civil society organizations, legal experts, and political observers calling for an amendment to Article 146 to prevent potential abuse of constitutional provisions in the removal of top judicial officers.
But Harry Addo, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Communication Director for the Western North Region, has pushed back strongly against these calls.
Speaking on the matter, Addo Harry described the renewed agitation for constitutional change as “needless”, stressing that such a move at this time would not change the reality of the situation.
According to him, the constitutional provision has already been applied, and any amendment now would be a reactionary step with little practical effect.
“The harm has already been caused, so pushing for an amendment at this stage is needless. We should leave Article 146 in its current state and look to the future,” Addo Harry emphasized.
