Majority Chief Whip Accuses Suspended Chief Justice of ‘Presumptive Guilt’ Over Committee Criticism

Majority Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor has accused suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo of exhibiting conduct suggestive of presumed guilt, following her scathing criticism of the committee investigating her possible removal from office.

Justice Torkornoo, in a supplementary affidavit filed at the Supreme Court, denounced the work of the Justice Pwamang-led committee, calling the proceedings a “mockery of justice” and a “ruse” to unfairly oust her. She further stated that the ongoing process had violated her dignity and fundamental rights, describing her treatment as “inhumane and degrading.”

One of her main grievances was the choice of venue for the hearings, which are being held in a high-security location. She argued that this venue is intimidating and inappropriate, especially when compared to similar proceedings held at the Judicial Service’s Court Complex in the past.

But reacting to her claims, Dafeamekpor pushed back, cautioning the suspended Chief Justice to respect due process.

“I think that she should rather allow [the law to work]. She is acting in a manner that is presumptive of guilt,” he said during an interview on Face to Face on Channel One TV.

Legal Battle and Public Scrutiny

Justice Torkornoo’s legal challenge against the process remains active in the Supreme Court, even as the committee continues its hearings under growing political and public scrutiny.

The case has become a flashpoint in Ghana’s judicial and political landscape, raising broader questions about judicial independence, accountability, and the separation of powers.