AKUFO-ADDO DESIGNATES GERTRUDE TORKONOO AS NEXT CHIEF JUSTICE

The President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has disclosed who the next Chief Justice of Ghana will be.

A letter signed by the President has named Gertrude Torkornoo as the next Chief Justice of Ghana.

The President has indicated that it is important that he begins the processes for the replacement of the outgoing Chief Justice now, so as not to create any vacuum.

“Chief Justice Kwasi Anin Yeboah is due to retire from the bench on 24th May 2023, his seventieth birthday, and in order to avoid a vacuum and ensure that a new Chief Justice is immediately in office after his retirement, i have decided to begin the process of appointment now.

Article 144 (1) of the constitution, which governs the appointment of a chief justice requires that I first consult with the Council of State before seeking the approval of Parliament.

“Consequently, I am nominating Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Torkornoo, a member of the Supreme Court, as the new Chief Justice, his letter addressed to the council of state, said.

The President also added that he has been satisfied with the work of the nominee after four years’ service at the Apex court of the Land.

He also called on the Council of State to expedite processes to have the nominee approved so he can proceed to the next stage of Parliament.

STORY BY NANA EKUA BOAKYE