Chief Justice: Host Of Ekosiisen Laments Suspension Of Gertrude Torkornoo

• The host of Asempa FM's Ekosiisen has reacted to the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo
• In a video, he stated that the move to suspend the Ghanaian judiciary head might set a 'bad precedent'
• Netizens who reacted to the video shared varied opinions on the views of Ekosiisen on the case

Philip Osei Bonsu, popularly known as OB, has reacted to the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo by President John Mahama.

In a video sighted by YEN.com.gh, the host of a self-titled programme on Asempa FM expressed hope that the decision would be overturned.

The on-air personality lamented that this might urge successive governments to go down a similar path in the future.

"For me, and for where I sit, I wish this did not happen, especially when it is about the head of an arm of government."

When was Chief Justice Torkornoo suspended?

Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo's suspension followed three separate petitions seeking her removal from office.

The decision to suspend was taken in consultation with the Council of State and announced on April 22, 2025.

Following a review of Torkornoo's responses to the petitions and further consultations, President Mahama determined that there was a substantial case against her.

Consequently, a five-member committee has been set up under Article 146(6) to investigate the matter.

Previous petitions against Chief Justice Torkonoo

President Nana Akufo-Addo had dismissed a similar petition against Torkornoo filed by Stephen Kwaku Asare, citing a lack of merit.

That petition accused the Chief Justice of misconduct and incompetence, specifically alleging irregularities in panel reconstitution, among others.

At the time of writing the report, the video had raked in over 90 likes and 100 comments.

The video of OB's reaction to the Chief Justice's suspension is below:

Reactions to Chief Justice's suspension, OB's comments

Social media users who took to the comment section of the video shared their opinions on the suspension.

Ephraim Nimboge wrote:

"So Akufo-Addo can deliberately be wrong, but John Mahama is not entitled to be wrong? What kind of unprincipled behavior is that?"

Tetteh Wayo Julius stated:

"Where were you guys when Charlotte Osei was removed from office the same way? With that, you guys wished for it, right? Hypocrites! What makes you think NPP has the power to do certain things, but NDC can't?"

Dimmie Ibrahim wrote:

"You people are the most dishonest hypocrites in this space. Give us break."

Kojo Smart lamented:

"OB, you can relocate to Togo if you don't like it. Due process is at work but NPP and it's appendages are not happy because their plans to have this partisan CJ skew cases in the corrupt erstwhile government appointees favour are being stifled."

Gertrude Tokornoo responds to Mahama

YEN.com.gh previously reported that the Chief Justice submitted her preliminary response to President John Mahama following petitions seeking her removal from office.

Torkornoo, in a letter addressed to the President, had requested copies of the petitions. Her response is considered part of the consultation with the Council of State.

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh