Deputy Chief of Staff (Operations), Stan Dogbe, has affirmed that the procedures employed to suspend Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo fully comply with Ghana’s Constitution.

Mr Dogbe’s comments came as Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin and other leaders of an NPP-organised demonstration delivered a petition to Parliament on Monday, 5 May, protesting the suspension.

Addressing the protesters, Mr Dogbe emphasised the legality of the process.

“The processes to remove the Chief Justice are entirely constitutional and were undertaken in strict accordance with Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution,” he stated, underscoring that every step had followed the due procedure laid down for such serious measures.

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He went on to reassure the public that transparency remained paramount.

“This is not a hurried or covert action. All relevant bodies, including the Council of State, were properly consulted, and the Chief Justice was afforded the opportunity to respond,” Mr Dogbe explained, highlighting the administration’s commitment to upholding the rule of law.

The Deputy Chief of Staff urged calm and confidence in Ghana’s institutions.

“We understand the passion that drives this petition, but I ask everyone to respect our constitutional framework. Let the legal process run its course, and rest assured that justice and fairness will prevail,” he concluded.