Organised Labour has urged President John Dramani Mahama to proceed cautiously in the removal process of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, warning that it could have a consequential impact on the country’s democracy.
Addressing a gathering at the 2025 May Day Celebration, the Secretary General of the Trades Union Congress, Joshua Ansah, cautioned: “Mr. President, Organised labour is duly concerned about this development. Mr President, these petitions set the country and its democracy on a slippery slope.”
“We advise Mr. President that you hasten slowly and proceed cautiously on this matter. Your decision will be consequential for our democracy,” Ansah added.
The call comes after the suspension of the Chief Justice following the determination of a prima facie case in response to at least three separate petitions seeking her removal from office.
Ansah also criticised the government over what he described as a failure to take decisive action against illegal mining, widely known as galamsey.
