Organized Labour Cautions President Mahama Over Ghana’s Chief Justice Removal

Joshua Ansah

Source: Africa Publicity

The Organized Labour in Ghana has advised President John Dramani Mahama to be very mindful in removing Ghana’s Chief Justice, Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, from office.

According to Organized Labour, the removal from office of the already suspended Chief Justice could have a consequential impact on Ghana’s democracy.

The call by Organised Labour comes amidst the suspension of the Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, after the determination of a prima facie case in response to at least three separate petitions seeking her removal from office.

Addressing a gathering at the 2025 May Day Celebration on Thursday, May 1, the Secretary General of the Trades Union Congress, Joshua Ansah, criticised the Ghanaian government over what he described as a failure to take decisive action against illegal mining, widely known in Ghana as galamsey.

He stated: “Mr. President, Organised labour is duly concerned about this development. Mr President, these patients set the country and its democracy on a slippery slope. We advise Mr. President that you hasten slowly and proceed cautiously on this matter. Your decision will be consequential for our democracy.”