Ghana’s Former Chief Justice Labeled a “Crybaby” in Legal Battle Over Removal
ACCRA – Ghana’s former Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkonoo, is facing sharp criticism for her ongoing legal efforts to challenge her removal from office and block the appointment of her successor. The situation has ignited a war of words, drawing in prominent legal and political figures and raising concerns about the integrity of the judiciary.
Abraham Amaliba, the former legal director of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), publicly condemned Torkonoo’s actions, calling her a “crybaby.” He accused her of filing repeated lawsuits with the primary intention of stalling the judicial process and delaying her official ousting.
The controversy centers on a new case filed by Justice Torkonoo, who is seeking to prevent the appointment of Justice Baffoe-Bonnie as the next Chief Justice. In her lawsuit, she also aims to overturn the findings of the parliamentary committee that investigated and recommended her removal.
The remarks from Amaliba have not gone unchallenged. Lawyer Woyoe Ghanamannti, a former running mate for the Convention People’s Party (CPP), issued a sharp rebuttal. Ghanamannti defended Torkonoo’s right to seek legal redress, arguing that if utilizing one’s legal rights makes someone a “crybaby,” then by the same logic, “President John Mahama could be called a bully.”
Ghanamannti further warned that such inflammatory language from a political figure weakens public respect for Ghana’s judiciary and poses a threat to the nation’s democratic foundations.
The public exchange highlights the deep political tensions surrounding the top echelons of Ghana’s judiciary and underscores the ongoing battle over its leadership and independence.
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