Anyone saying they are working to remove Torkornoo, is committing an error – Public warned

The Member of Parliament for Garu, Dr. Thomas Anaba, has appealed to the public to remain calm and patient as the investigation into the petition against suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo continues.

Speaking during an interview on Channel One Newsroom, Dr. Anaba emphasized that the constitutional process is still ongoing, and no final decision has been made regarding whether the Chief Justice will be removed from office or cleared of all allegations.

“No one knows whether she will be removed or not for now. We only know there is a probe going on. Whether she will be exonerated or she will be finally removed, as at now no one knows,” he stated.

He urged Ghanaians, especially political commentators and party activists, to avoid drawing premature conclusions or making statements that suggest the outcome is already decided. Such actions, he said, risk distorting public understanding of the legal process and fueling unnecessary tension.

“Anybody who has already put the cart before the horse, that they are working to remove her, is committing an error,” Dr. Anaba cautioned.

The MP also clarified the role of the Executive in the proceedings. According to him, the government or President did not initiate the petition to remove the Chief Justice but only acted in line with the constitutional framework.

“It is not the government who initiated the process. The government or the President only acted following the rules or laws of the country,” he explained.

Dr. Anaba’s comments come amid heated political and public debate following Justice Torkornoo’s recent public address, where she raised concerns about the fairness and legality of the process against her. Her remarks have since sparked reactions from various political figures, civil society groups, and legal experts.

The suspended Chief Justice is currently facing an investigation under Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution, which outlines the procedure for removing a Chief Justice or other Justices of the Superior Courts for stated misbehaviour, incompetence, or inability to perform their duties.

While some have criticised Justice Torkornoo’s decision to speak publicly, arguing that it breaches the confidentiality of the proceedings, others have defended her right to express her concerns about what she describes as a politically motivated and unfair process.

Dr. Anaba concluded his remarks by calling on all sides to respect the legal procedures and allow the investigative committee to do its work without interference or political pressure.