In a robust defense of her judicial decisions, Mrs. Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, the Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana, articulated that her rulings stem exclusively from a profound understanding of the law.
Speaking with resolute confidence, she emphasized that despite any external pressures or criticisms, her commitment to legal principles remains unwavering.
She stated, “No matter how many noises are made, the law is the law.”
This declaration reflects her steadfast belief that the judiciary must operate within the confines of the legal framework, regardless of public sentiment.
Justice Torkornoo further asserted, “And the only answer one can give to all the hand-waving is the legal answer unless we want something else.”
Her words resonated with a clear message: the role of the Chief Justice is not to yield to popular demands but to uphold the integrity of the law without compromise.
This statement comes in the wake of political controversies, as former President Mahama has received three separate petitions from various individuals advocating for Torkornoo’s removal from her esteemed position.
Unfazed by these challenges, she has actively requested copies of these petitions, demonstrating her determination to address the concerns raised transparently.
“Ghana as a society is not looking for Chief Justices who bend and give them something other than the law. And therefore, here I am. Everyone gets the law,” she concluded,
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