Chief Justice writes to Mahama, demands petitions seeking her removal

Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo has formally written to President John Dramani Mahama requesting copies of petitions filed against her seeking her removal from office.

Her request comes after the president received three petitions and, in accordance with constitutional provisions, forwarded them to the Council of State for advice.

In her letter, Chief Justice Torkonoo stressed the importance of due process and asked to be provided with the petitions to enable her to respond appropriately.

“I am by this letter humbly and respectfully asking His Excellency the President and eminent members of the Council of State to forward the petitions against me to me and allow me at least seven days after receipt of the same to provide my response to you, which response can then form part of the materials that you conduct the consultation anticipated under 146(6) with before the possible setting up of a Committee of Inquiry under article 146(7),” part of the letter stated