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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 Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has announced that it will begin a special revenue mobilisation exercise on Monday, November 10, 2025, to recover all monies owed to the Assembly for the 2025 fiscal year.
According to the AMA, the exercise aims to boost revenue generation and improve service delivery across the city.
it sais a Revenue Mobilisation Task Force will visit businesses, properties, and outdoor advertising locations to reconcile bills and collect outstanding payments.
The Assembly advised all ratepayers to make available valid receipts of payment for Business Operating Permits (BOPs), Property Rates, Outdoor Advertising Fees, and Rents.
The Assembly added that those who may not be present during the exercise are encouraged to leave their receipts with caretakers to avoid penalties, as no excuses will be accepted from defaulters or their agents.
The assembly noted that the task force will also remove all unauthorised billboards, and companies found to have erected such structures without permits will be surcharged with the cost of removal.
The AMA urged all businesses and property owners to cooperate with the exercise, noting that the funds collected will help the Assembly continue to provide essential services such as sanitation, infrastructure development, and public safety.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Former Greater Accra Regional Minister, Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus Glover, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to review his approach to governance, describing it as “not the best.”
He said the recent bail conditions imposed on some former government officials are unfair and appear to be punitive rather than just.
Mr. Glover made these comments during an interview on Metro TV.
He explained that bail is supposed to allow an accused person to appear before the court while the case is being tried, and not to serve as a form of punishment.
“If you want me to appear regularly before the police and the court, you can put a condition for me, but it should not be punitive. You can take my passport, ask me to report, or inspect my property. But where you make the bail so high that the person cannot even meet it, that becomes punishment,” he said.
He noted that some of the accused persons, including former government officials such as “my brother Assibey and my sister Gifty,” are still in custody because they have not been able to meet their bail requirements.
“What is the use of it? You keep them in incarceration, and they cannot have their day in court. Then you slap them with high bail conditions, making it difficult for them to secure their release. So what kind of justice are we talking about?,” he questioned.
Mr. Glover further criticized what he described as prejudicial comments made against accused persons before their cases are even heard in court, adding that it undermines justice.
He said the government, through agencies like the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), the police, and the Office of the Special Prosecutor, should ensure fairness and transparency in handling such cases.
He urged President Mahama to pay attention to these developments, warning that such practices affect the country’s image and governance.
By: Jacob Aggrey
