A recent poll conducted by Global InfoAnalytics has revealed that majority of Ghanaians are in favour of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo's removal.

According to the findings, 52% of voters support her removal, while only 20% oppose it.

Additionally, 18% of respondents were neutral while 10% expressed no opinion.

The poll indicates that a significant proportion of voters from most regions, excluding Ahafo and Upper East, are in support of the Chief Justice’s removal.

In the Greater Accra region, 58% of voters expressed support, with 16% opposing. The Ashanti region saw 37% in favour of her removal, while 32% opposed it.

In the Central region, 51% of respondents supported her removal, while 16% were opposed.

Support for the removal of the Chief Justice was also found across all levels of education. Among individuals with Junior High School (JHS) education, 57% expressed support, compared to 17% who opposed.

Support among those with Senior High School (SHS) education stood at 50%, with 21% opposing. Among tertiary-educated individuals, 54% supported her removal, while 18% opposed it.

Notably, those with no formal education were divided, with 37% in favour and 30% against her removal.

The poll, which was conducted between 7th and 16th April, surveyed a sample of 2,545 voters.

According to the report, it boasts a confidence level of 99% and a margin of error of ±1.51%.

Background

The Chief Justice has since faced criticism for alleged misconduct in a petition by some three individuals who are seeking her removal.

The President, John Mahama, has received the petitions from these three persons and asked the Council of State to advise him on the way forward.

Meanwhile, Member of Parliament for Tafo in the Ashanti region, Vincent Ekow Assafuah on March 27, 2025, sued the Attorney General over what he describes as constitutional breaches committed by the president when he referred the three separate petitions asking for the removal of the Chief Justice from office to the Council of State without notifying the Chief Justice.

On Wednesday, April 16, the Supreme Court adjourned the hearing of the injunction application challenging the procedure for the potential removal of her.

The next hearing is scheduled on May 6.