Chief Justice Nominee, Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, says she worked hard to earn all her achievements and not because of any political association.
“I think that my career path has been satisfactory, I have done my work, my work has been recognized and I’ve moved forward.”
“I think I spent about seven or eight years in the High Court, another seven or eight years in the Court of Appeal, came to the Supreme Court and here I am, I’ve just moved on, after working for some time,” she emphasized.
Justice Torkornoo also mentioned that she was nominated as the Justice of the Court of Appeal by the late President Atta Mills in 2012, but was sworn in by the former President, John Mahama who was the then President.
Parliament on Friday, May 26, vetted Justice Gertrude Torkonoo for the position of Chief Justice.
President Akufo-Addo in April nominated her to replace the now-retired Chief Justice Kwasi Anin Yeboah.
The President subsequently informed Parliament of his decision and called for her speedy approval.
She will become the third female Chief Justice in the history of Ghana after Justices Georgina Theodora Wood and Sophia Akuffo if she is approved.
Latest Stories
-
Tamale nurse who poured boiling water on husband jailed 6 years
3 mins -
Teacher unions call for total overhaul of SSNIT’s management to avert possible collapse of the scheme
9 mins -
Ejisu: Government officials engaging in vote-buying in Bonwire – Kwabena Aduomi’s aide alleges
13 mins -
Europe Presbytery of PCG donates clinic to Nsaba PRESEC
49 mins -
Korle Bu clarifies reports on cancellation of surgeries
55 mins -
Let’s use film for public education – Ken Fiati
59 mins -
Private schools threaten to boycott BECE, WASSCE over exorbitant charges by WAEC
1 hour -
Enyonam Manye appointed ambassador for CASTNET International Chamber of Commerce; Named among top agric influencers in Africa
1 hour -
The Myth of The Sword of Damocles and Speaker Alban Bagbin’s Pandora Box
1 hour -
2024 polls: Let’s continue to unite in peace – Bawumia to politicians
1 hour -
Patronise local movies to push industry growth – Fella Makafui to public
1 hour -
King Charles visits cancer centre as public engagements resume
1 hour -
GPL: Bashir Hayford delays game against Bechem after sitting in the middle of the pitch
2 hours -
Courage Alormasor: FDA deserves praise for clamp down on unregistered diapers
2 hours -
ISSER Director promotes global collaboration for financial inclusion in Asia
2 hours