The Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has unanimously rejected an application submitted by former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo, which challenged her removal from her position as Chief Justice and Justice of Ghana’s Supreme Court.
The ruling, announced on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, marks a significant setback for Justice Torkonoo, who approached the regional court to challenge the process that led to her removal from office.
Details regarding the court’s reasoning were not immediately accessible at the time of publication.
Nevertheless, the unanimous ruling effectively concludes her attempt before the ECOWAS Court to contest the legality of her dismissal.
Justice Torkonoo sought redress from the regional court following her removal, contending that her rights had been infringed upon during the process.
The case garnered substantial public interest in Ghana, where discussions regarding judicial independence, due process, and constitutional governance have accompanied the events surrounding her dismissal.
The ECOWAS Court’s ruling upholds the actions taken against the former Chief Justice and Supreme Court judge.
Further information regarding the judgment, including the court’s findings and the legal rationale for dismissing the application, is anticipated to be released following the publication of the full ruling.
