The Majority Chief Whip in Parliament, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has accused the suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo of exhibiting behavior indicative of presumed guilt, following her vehement condemnation of the committee that is investigating her potential removal from her position.
In a supplementary affidavit submitted to the Supreme Court, Justice Torkornoo characterized the proceedings of the committee led by Justice Pwamang as a “mockery of justice” and a “ruse” designed to unjustly remove her from her role.
She further asserted that the process had infringed upon her dignity and fundamental rights, labeling her treatment as both inhumane and degrading.
One of her primary concerns was the selection of the venue for the hearings, which are taking place in a high-security area. She contended that the location was both intimidating and unsuitable—particularly when contrasted with similar proceedings in the past that were held at the Judicial Service’s Court Complex.
In response to her remarks, Dafeamekpor criticized the Chief Justice’s public denunciations and called upon her to honor the judicial process.
“I believe she should instead allow [the law to take its course]. She is behaving in a manner that suggests guilt,” he stated during an interview with Umaru Sanda Amadu.
Justice Torkornoo’s legal challenge remains ongoing, while the committee’s work continues to face heightened political and public scrutiny.
