Felix Kwakye Ofosu: President Mahama Followed the Constitution in Suspending Chief Justice

Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of State in Charge of Government Communications, has defended the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo by President John Dramani Mahama, stating that the decision is legally sound and grounded in Ghana’s Constitution.

The Chief Justice’s suspension follows the establishment of a prima facie case arising from three petitions demanding her removal. The move was made in accordance with Article 146(6) of the 1992 Constitution and after due consultation with the Council of State. A five-member committee has been established to investigate the matter.

Speaking in an interview with Channel One Newsroom’s Sammi Wiafe, Mr. Kwakye Ofosu clarified that the suspension is not an assumption of guilt but rather a necessary step dictated by constitutional procedure.

“The President swore an oath to uphold the Constitution,” he said. “This action aligns perfectly with that duty, and it is unfair to portray constitutional compliance as problematic.”

His comments come amid growing national debate about the implications of the suspension for judicial independence and the country’s broader governance framework. Kwakye Ofosu maintained that due process is being followed and that the investigative process will ensure fairness and transparency.