Chief Justice removal was Karma for biased rulings – A-Plus

The MP for Gomoa Central says the Chief Justice’s removal was karma for biased rulings she delivered at the Supreme Court.

The Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, widely known as A Plus, has declared that the Chief Justice’s removal was karma for biased rulings made during her leadership of the judiciary. He argued that former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo’s exit was directly tied to a pattern of decisions that left many Ghanaians questioning the neutrality of the Supreme Court.

According to A Plus, the Chief Justice’s removal was karma for biased rulings because several of her court’s judgments were seen as openly favouring the political establishment. He highlighted the 11:0 unanimous decisions as a prime example, describing them as rulings that fed the perception of partisanship in the judiciary.

The Gomoa Central MP further explained that the Chief Justice removal was karma for biased rulings since her tenure also saw what he called selective justice. He cited the swift granting of a stay of execution when parliamentary seats were declared vacant, contrasting it with the prolonged delay in resolving the SALL case. To him, this disparity showed how the court prioritised political convenience over the constitutional rights of citizens.

While making his case, A Plus recalled how residents of SALL were denied parliamentary representation for four years despite constitutional provisions guaranteeing equality under Article 17. He said such neglect illustrated how the judiciary, under Justice Torkornoo, failed ordinary Ghanaians at a time when they needed protection the most.

Despite his strong criticism, the MP expressed some regret over the manner in which the former Chief Justice ended her service. As a native of Gomoa herself, he noted, her removal carried a personal sting. However, he insisted that it should serve as a warning to all public officials that power cannot be exercised without accountability.

A Plus concluded that the removal of Justice Torkornoo was both unfortunate and instructive. In his words, no leader can escape the consequences of decisions that deny fairness and justice to the very people they are meant to serve.