A recent poll conducted by Global InfoAnalytics has revealed that 52% of Ghanaians support the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo. The survey, which sampled 2,545 voters across all 16 regions of Ghana between April 7 and 16, 2025, highlights a complex dynamic of public opinion surrounding the Chief Justice’s role.
The poll found that 20% of respondents oppose the removal, while 18% are neutral and 10% have no opinion. However, when those who opposed, were neutral, or had no opinion were asked if they would support removal if evidence of legal misconduct emerged, 30% indicated they would support it.
Regional variations were observed, with 58% of respondents in the Greater Accra Region and 51% in the Central Region supporting the Chief Justice’s removal. In contrast, the Ahafo and Upper East regions did not show majority support for removal.
Educational background also influenced opinions, with 57% of junior high school-educated respondents, 50% of senior high school-educated respondents, and 54% of tertiary-educated respondents supporting removal. Notably, even among those without formal education, 37% supported removal.
Political affiliations played a significant role, with 79% of respondents who voted for John Dramani Mahama in the 2024 election supporting removal, compared to 17% of those who supported Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. The poll was conducted with a 99% confidence level, underscoring the reliability of the findings.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
