Chief Justice Suspended as President Mahama Sets Up Committee to Investigate Allegations

President Mahama Suspends Chief Justice, Establishes Committee to Investigate Petitions

In a major development from the Office of the President, President John Dramani Mahama has taken steps in line with constitutional requirements to address multiple petitions filed against the Chief Justice, Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo.

Following a determination that a prima facie case exists, President Mahama, acting in accordance with Article 146(6) of the Constitution and in consultation with the Council of State, has established a committee to investigate the allegations brought forward in three separate petitions.


The committee, formed in strict adherence to constitutional provisions, includes the following members:

•Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, Justice of the Supreme Court – Chairman

•Justice Samuel Kwame Adibu-Asiedu, Justice of the Supreme Court – Member

•Daniel Yaw Domelevo, Former Auditor-General – Member

•Major Flora Bazwaanura Dalugo, Ghana Armed Forces – Member

•Professor James Sefah Dzisah, Associate Professor, University of Ghana – Member

In line with Article 146(10) and based on the advice of the Council of State, President Mahama has also issued a warrant suspending the Chief Justice with immediate effect. 

The suspension will remain in place while the committee conducts its inquiry and submits its findings.

The official communication was made public on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, by Mr. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Member of Parliament and Spokesperson to the President.

The nation now awaits the outcome of this high-profile investigation, which could have significant implications for the country’s judiciary and governance.




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