President Mahama Gives Chief Justice Torkonoo 10 Days to Respond to Removal Petitions

President John Mahama has given Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo a ten-day deadline to submit a preliminary response to three petitions calling for her removal from office.

The directive was issued in a letter signed by the Secretary to the President, Dr. Callistus Mahama.

This development follows a formal request from Justice Torkonoo on Thursday, March 27, seeking copies of the petitions from the President.

In his reply, Mahama expressed disappointment over the leak of her request document, which has since been widely shared on social media.

While the specific details of the petitions remain undisclosed, the matter has generated widespread discussion regarding its legal and constitutional implications.

With the deadline now set, the Chief Justice must respond within the stipulated timeframe or face potential consequences that could affect her tenure.

Legal experts suggest that her response will be pivotal in determining the next steps, including the possibility of a formal inquiry into the petitions.