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Removal of Chief Justice: Process lacked transparency, violated constitutional principles – Minority
Minority leader and Member of Parliament for the people of Effutu constituency, Alexander Afenyo Markin, has expressed disappointment at the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.
He made these remarks when speaking at the commencement of the 3rd Meeting of the 1st Session of the 9th Parliament of the 4th Republic on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
Afenyo Markin said, “The Minority registers its unequivocal objection to the removal of the Chief Justice, Mrs Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo. We believe the process lacked transparency, violated constitutional principles, and sets a dangerous precedent for judicial interference.”
According to him, “Three separate petitions were referred to the Pwamang Committee. The Committee only heard one of the petitions, then adjourned proceedings for continuation on 15th September.”
“Yet, without notice to any party in the matter, the Committee suddenly submitted its report on 1st September, and within two (2) hours, an announcement was made of her removal. Was that adjournment a deception, Mr Speaker? Even more troubling was the warrant of the suspension, it claimed to have made a prima facie determination, but to date, no one has seen any such document and this raises serious constitutional questions. The so-called Pwamang Report remains a secret document. We shall not relent on our demand for a copy.” the Minority leader said.
It would be recalled that, a Presidential Warrant dated September 1, 2025 removed Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Torkornoo from office as Chief Justice and Justice of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Ghana.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Ghana Police Service has arrested three (3) suspects in connection with a case of possession of narcotic drugs and engaging in prohibited drug-related activities within the Accra metropolis.
On April 10, 2026, the Special Operations Assistant to the Inspector General of Police received intelligence that a group of individuals were planning to engage in the sale of suspected narcotic drugs at Dzorwulu in Accra.
A surveillance operation was mounted and on 11th April 2026, a Police team proceeded to the area and arrested two suspects, Bright Ayivor and Ifeanyi Ijeoba.
The suspects were found in possession of twenty-two (22) compressed substances suspected to be cocaine, which were being prepared for sale to a prospective buyer.
Further interrogation of the suspects led to the identification of a third suspect, Kwabena Botwe as a key figure in the drug trade.
A follow-up operation at Caprice resulted in his arrest after Police mounted surveillance during a planned transaction involving proceeds from the sale of the suspected drugs.
The suspect later led Police to his residence at Greda Estates, where a search resulted in the retrieval of an amount of GHc400,000 and a counting machine.
According to the police, during the operation, he attempted to bribe the arresting officers with an additional GHc420,000, which has been retained as evidence.
All the suspects are currently in Police custody assisting investigations and will be put before the court.
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, yesterday April 14, 2026, promoted seven officers of the Tema Regional Police Command to their next ranks for their role in a recent anti-robbery operation in Tema.
The promotions were awarded to officers who responded to a robbery attack on a Mobile Money vendor at Tema Community 5 leading to the shooting of two robbery suspects and the recovery of a firearm, ammunition, and other exhibits.
The officers promoted are Chief Inspector Enoch Nartey Nuer, Inspector Gershon Dekpey; Inspector Prince Asante; No. 45881 Sergeant Lukman Mohammed; No. 49900 Sergeant Eugene Kuudouru; No. 54157 Corporal Jerome Akator; and No. 59882 Lance Corporal Jonathan Sewurah.
The IGP, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), congratulated the officers on their promotion and commended them for their courage, discipline, and commitment to duty.
The IGP urged the officers to view their promotion as a call to higher responsibility and encouraged all personnel to continue working with dedication and professionalism in the service of the nation.
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