Source: newsthemegh.com
The confirmation of Supreme Court Judge Justice Gertrude Araba Torkonoo as Chief Justice has the backing of the minority in parliament.
Before it could vote on Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, who was a member of the seven-member panel that rendered the aforementioned decision, the Minority pushed for the reasoned ruling that invalidated the election of James Gyakye Quayson as MP for Assin North during the Chief Justice nominee’s vetting process.
On Monday, June 5, 2023, the Supreme Court made its 35-page decision about Mr. James Gyakye Quayson accessible.
In a statement on Tuesday, June 6, the Minority Chief Whip, Hon. Governs Kwame Agbodza, MP for the Volta Region’s Adaklu Constituency, reacted to this development by saying that, despite their disagreements with Justice Torkornoo, they believe she has the qualifications to be Chief Justice.
Her resume depicts a person with extensive expertise who has held judicial positions at the High Court, Court of Appeal, and ultimately the Supreme Court. Women who have performed well in court should be given the chance to hold important national positions. Even though we don’t agree with her jurisprudence, the statement continued, “we believe she is qualified to hold the prestigious position of Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana.
The Minority Caucus claims that the judiciary’s reputation is in poor health and that Justice Gertrude would help improve it as a woman Chief Justice because she will be able to uphold the institution’s honor.
Her resume depicts a person with extensive expertise who has held judicial positions at the High Court, Court of Appeal, and ultimately the Supreme Court. Women who have performed well in court should be given the chance to hold important national positions. Even though we don’t agree with her jurisprudence, the statement continued, “we believe she is qualified to hold the prestigious position of Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana.
The Minority Caucus claims that the judiciary’s reputation is in poor health and that Justice Gertrude would help improve it as a woman Chief Justice because she will be able to uphold the institution’s honor.