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Chief Justice has the mandate to request for more Supreme Court judges – Majority

The Majority in Parliament has rallied behind Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Torkornoo's proposal to expand the Supreme Court's bench to 20 judges.This move...

ADR week to be observed from July 15 to 19

Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo has designated July 15 to 19, 2024, as Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Week nationwide.This will be the second of...

Petition to oust OSP dismissed by Chief Justice

The Chief Justice, Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, has rejected a petition calling for the removal of Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng from office.Former Attorney-General Martin Amidu...

Jakpa’s petition of bias by trial judge in ambulance case dismissed by Chief Justice

Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has rejected a petition filed by businessman Richard Jakpa, claiming unfair treatment and rights violations during his trial in the...

Retract “unconstitutional” Supreme Court judges recommendation to Akufo-Addo – NDC to Chief Justice

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has formally called upon Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo to retract her recommendation to President Akufo-Addo regarding the appointment of...

Akufo-Addo, CJ assaulting our judicial independence with “unconstitutional” SC judges recommendation – NDC

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has vehemently criticized President Nana Akufo-Addo and Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo, accusing them of undermining judicial independence through what...

We need more Supreme Court judges to address several pending cases – Chief Justice

Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo has justified the appointment of five new judges to the Supreme Court of Ghana, citing the pressing need to address...

Chief Justice petitioned over alleged bias by trial judge in ambulance case

Richard Jakpa, the third accused in the ongoing ambulance trial, has petitioned the Chief Justice, alleging unfair treatment throughout the legal proceedings.Jakpa claims...

Level of cravings, monies that people need is weird – CJ laments Ghanaians’ greed

Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has voiced concern over the growing prevalence of wealth accumulation in Ghanaian society, particularly within the business community.She highlighted that...

New High Court at Mampong inaugurated by Chief Justice

Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo has inaugurated a new High Court in Mampong, Ashanti Region.The one-storey building, equipped with two courtrooms, will serve...

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