Suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo has received support from Elvis Darko, Editor of The NewsCenta newspaper, amid her impeachment proceedings.
Mr. Darko urged Torkornoo to remain resolute and pursue her defense to the very end, describing her stance as crucial in exposing and resisting executive control that has weakened the judiciary.
“This is the best thing she has done so far. I’ve said from the beginning that she should never resign. What’s she’s doing is forcing this country to confront the truth that the Judiciary is weak and increasingly at the mercy of the Executive due to the way certain laws are crafted,” he stated.
He further emphasised, “She must fight this till the very end, not just for herself, but for the future of Ghana’s justice system. Right now, the Judiciary is the weakest arm of government. It must be protected and insulated from executive control.”
Mrs. Torkornoo faces allegations of misconduct, with proceedings conducted in-camera despite her objections. She has revealed that she received threats to force her resignation but remains undeterred. Darko believes Torkornoo’s resistance highlights the judiciary’s fragility and need for protection from executive control.
