The Community Court of Justice of ECOWAS has unanimously dismissed an application filed by former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo challenging her removal from office as Chief Justice and Justice of Ghana’s Supreme Court. The ruling, delivered on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, marks a major setback for Justice Torkonoo, who had sought relief from the regional court over what she argued were violations of her rights during the removal process.
While details of the court’s reasoning were not immediately available, the unanimous decision effectively ends her bid to contest the legality of her removal before the ECOWAS Court.
Her case, which attracted significant public attention in Ghana, reignited debates on judicial independence, due process, and constitutional governance surrounding her removal. The ECOWAS Court’s decision leaves intact the actions taken against the former Chief Justice and Supreme Court judge.
Further details of the judgment, including the court’s findings and legal basis for dismissing the application, are expected to emerge following the release of the full ruling.
Source: Hanson Agyemang
