Former Member of Parliament for Tamale Central, Inusah Fuseini, has criticised Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo for seeking redress at the ECOWAS Court of Justice regarding her suspension and the ongoing constitutional process for her potential removal from office.

His comments come in the wake of fresh legal action by Justice Torkornoo, who has filed a case at the regional court in Abuja, Nigeria, challenging the legitimacy of her suspension and the proceedings initiated against her.

The development was made public by Deputy Attorney General, Justice Srem-Sai.

Speaking on The Big Issue on Channel One TV on Saturday, July 12, 2025, Mr. Fuseini said the Chief Justice’s actions raise serious concerns about judicial accountability.

“The Chief Justice has created the impression that she has the right not to be removed from office. She has created the impression that she has the right not to be held judicially accountable for her stewardship in the judicial service,” he stated.

Justice Torkornoo was suspended by President John Dramani Mahama under Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution and is currently facing three separate removal petitions in Ghanaian courts, including cases before the Supreme Court and the High Court.

Mr. Fuseini expressed concern about the implications of her multiple legal challenges—especially now that they extend beyond Ghana’s jurisdiction.

“She is telling the entire country — and even we lawyers are becoming more confused because of her actions,” he noted.

He further warned that her continued resistance could politicise the judiciary and erode public trust in the legal system.

“She has staged her actions in politics, which is clouding the law. So, I will advise that we stay the matter and wait for the ECOWAS court. It is an advisory court,” he concluded.

Suspended Chief Justice takes case to ECOWAS court