The Supreme Court of Ghana has pressed pause on one of the country’s biggest legal battles. On April 9, 2025, the Court indefinitely adjourned a case about the possible removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. This means the case has no new hearing date — and many are not happy about it.
Vincent Ekow Assafuah brought forward the case. He is the Member of Parliament for Old Tafo. Assafuah believes the President acted unfairly. He says the President spoke to the Council of State about removing the Chief Justice without first hearing her side of the story.
According to Assafuah, this goes against the Constitution. He argues it violates the Chief Justice’s right to a fair hearing. He says it also threatens the judiciary's independence — a key part of any democracy.
The case was expected to help settle some important legal questions. Mainly, whether the President followed the right process as laid out in the law.
Courtroom Confusion: No-Shows and No New Date
But things took a turn when the court met this week. The Attorney General, Dr. Dominic Ayine, didn’t show up. He had permission to attend a training workshop instead. His deputy, Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, was also absent for the same reason.
This shocked former Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame. He is now representing the MP who brought the case. Dame was surprised that both top lawyers were missing from such an important case. He asked the court to move the hearing to Monday, April 14.
But the court didn’t agree. Justice Henrietta Mensah Bonsu, who is overseeing the case, said no new date would be set for now. The case was postponed — indefinitely.
Public Reaction: Silence Raises Serious Questions
This decision has sparked anger and confusion. Many Ghanaians are asking: Why delay a case that concerns the Chief Justice herself? Why not set a new date instead of pushing it off with no clear plan?
The silence from the Supreme Court has added to the concern. Critics say it sends the wrong message. Some believe it shows a lack of urgency in protecting the rule of law. Others say it opens the door to political interference in the justice system.
Legal experts warn that delays like this can weaken public trust. When the court stays silent on major issues, people begin to lose faith in the system. They start to think justice can be postponed — or even avoided.
For now, there are more questions than answers. What happens next? Will the case be brought back soon? Or will it fade into the background, leaving the Chief Justice in a cloud of uncertainty?
One thing is clear: this case is more than just a legal matter. It’s about how the nation upholds its Constitution. It’s about fairness, justice, and trust in public institutions. And until the court speaks again, the country waits — and watches.
