The Deputy Director in Charge of Operations at the Presidency, Mustapha Gbandi, has announced that both the Electoral Commission Chairperson, Madam Jane Mensah and the Chief Justice of Ghana, Gertrude Torkono will be removed from office.
He described the anticipated removal as a necessary step to cleanse state institutions of political interference and restore public confidence.
According to Mr. Gbandi, this move forms part of a broader plan to rebuild trust in the country’s governance structures by replacing politically exposed officials with individuals deemed impartial and professional.
He emphasized that the current state of affairs, especially within the judiciary, hamper the quest for accountability and justice.
Currently, there are three petitions before the Council of State seeking the removal of the Chief Justice.
Mr. Gbandi noted that more petitions are expected, some of which allegedly raise issues bordering on criminality.
He claimed that the Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkonoo has been compromised due to her political affiliations and alleged misconduct, including the leaking of sensitive petition documents.
These documents, he indicated, were meant for internal processes but were allegedly made available to external parties.
The Deputy Director further accused the previous administration, led by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, of packing the judiciary with loyalists to protect themselves from legal scrutiny.
He argued that cleansing the judiciary and other independent institutions of such influence is vital for the rule of law to prevail.
The calls for the removal of the Chief Justice and the EC Chair come amidst heightened political tensions and increasing public demand for transparency in state institutions.
Mr. Gbandi reiterated that the process would follow constitutional provisions, and the outcomes would be based on the merits of each petition.
