The Member of Parliament for Zabzugu, Alhassan Umar, has welcomed the dismissal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, insisting the move will help rebuild confidence in Ghana’s judicial system.

President John Dramani Mahama, on Monday, 1 September 2025, relieved Justice Torkornoo of her duties in line with Article 146(9) of the 1992 Constitution.

The decision, according to a statement from the Presidency, was based on the recommendation of a committee set up under Article 146(6) to investigate a petition brought by a citizen, Daniel Ofori.

The announcement, signed by the Presidential Spokesperson and Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, explained that the President was constitutionally obliged to act on the committee’s findings. Her removal took immediate effect.

Reacting to the development during an interview on Channel One TV on Thursday, 4 September, Mr Umar argued that the step would enhance public trust in the judiciary and reinforce the principles of separation of powers.

“Far from undermining the judiciary, this is going to restore credibility to it. Ghanaians had lost faith in the institution, and the resetting agenda is now underway to rebuild confidence,” he remarked.

The Zabzugu legislator also linked judicial credibility to the country’s investment prospects.

“For any economy to thrive, there must be a reliable regulatory framework, and that begins with trust in the judiciary,” he added.