High Court to Rule on CJ Torkornoo Impeachment Challenge on July 31

Accra, Ghana – The High Court in Accra has set July 31, 2025, to deliver its crucial ruling on a case filed by Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, challenging the impeachment process initiated against her. The decision, which was announced on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, is highly anticipated and will determine whether the Chief Justice's case seeking to dismiss the impeachment proceedings will proceed.

The Chief Justice filed the suit to contest the legality and constitutional validity of the ongoing impeachment process, which seeks her removal from office. The details of the grounds for her impeachment challenge have not been fully disclosed but are believed to hinge on procedural irregularities or constitutional interpretations related to the removal of a sitting Chief Justice.

This legal battle has drawn significant public attention, given the high office involved and its implications for judicial independence and constitutional governance in Ghana. The impending ruling by the High Court is a critical juncture in the saga.

Should the High Court rule in favor of Chief Justice Torkornoo, it could potentially halt or significantly alter the impeachment process. Conversely, a ruling against her would pave the way for the impeachment proceedings to continue, pushing the matter further into the constitutional and political spotlight.

The nation awaits the High Court's decision on July 31, which is expected to have far-reaching consequences for the judiciary and the broader political landscape.