Founder of MountCrest University College and former Director of the Ghana School of Law, Kwaku Ansa-Asare, is advocating for the formal retirement of Justice Gertrude Torkornoo from the Supreme Court. This call comes after Justice Torkornoo’s removal as Chief Justice, with Ansa-Asare emphasizing that formal retirement would enable her to claim her rightful benefits and entitlements.
Speaking at the 8th graduation ceremony of MountCrest University College, Ansa-Asare highlighted concerns regarding the removal process. He pointed out that Justice Torkornoo was specifically invited to respond to petitions related to her role as Chief Justice, not as a Supreme Court Justice. This distinction, he argues, raises questions about the fairness and equity of the process.
Ansa-Asare stressed the importance of balancing common law rules with equitable principles in Ghana’s legal system, referencing Articles 11(1)(e) and 11(2) of the Constitution. “Our law insists not only on common law rules but also on equitable principles,” he emphasized, suggesting that the process may have overlooked these crucial aspects ¹.
By formally retiring Justice Torkornoo, Ansa-Asare believes the government can avoid setting a damaging precedent and ensure that she receives her hard-earned entitlements. This approach, he argues, would be more in line with Ghana’s constitutional framework and principles of fairness ².
