A member of the Communications Team of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Hamza Suhuyini, has sharply criticized suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, accusing her of abandoning constitutional norms following her recent press conference.
Speaking on The Big Issue on Channel One TV on Saturday, June 28, 2025, Suhuyini expressed deep concern over what he described as a blatant disregard for constitutional order and judicial ethics by the Chief Justice. Suhuyini’s comments were in response to Justice Torkornoo’s public address on the ongoing proceedings regarding her possible removal from office.
He argued that the Chief Justice’s decision to speak publicly on the matter violated constitutional norms, particularly Article 146 of the Constitution, which mandates that such proceedings be held in camera and prohibits public commentary on them. According to Suhuyini, Justice Torkornoo’s actions demonstrate a conscious decision to “go rogue” and desecrate the constitution of Ghana and the judicial architecture.
Suhuyini questioned her continued stay in office, insisting that her conduct meets the constitutional threshold for removal. He emphasized that the Chief Justice’s conduct, particularly her decision to discuss the petition against her in a press conference, was a clear violation of the constitution and judicial ethics.
Culled from CNR
