President John Mahama has given Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo a 10-day deadline to submit a preliminary response to three petitions seeking her removal from office.
The directive was communicated in a letter signed by the Secretary to the President, Dr. Callistus Mahama. This comes after Justice Torkonoo formally requested copies of the petitions on Thursday, March 27.
In his response, President Mahama expressed disappointment over the leak of her request document, which has been widely circulated on social media.
While details of the petitions remain undisclosed, the issue has ignited discussions on its legal and constitutional implications. With the deadline now in place, Chief Justice Torkonoo must submit her response within the stipulated time or risk further proceedings that could affect her tenure.
Legal analysts emphasize that her response will play a critical role in determining the next steps, including the possibility of a formal inquiry into the petitions.
