Akufo-Addo dismisses petition for removal of Chief Justice

President Nana Akufo-Addo has dismissed a petition filed for the removal of Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo.

The decision comes after the President in consultation with the Council of State upon a careful review of the petition concluded that it does not disclose a prima facie case warranting further action.

The petition was submitted by Professor Stephen Kwaku Asare, citing allegation of misbehaviour and incompetence against the Chief Justice.

Read full statement from the Presidency below:

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