Former Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo has filed an application at the Supreme Court seeking a review of orders issued by the apex court on May 28, 2026, in connection with ongoing proceedings related to petitions for her removal from office.
The Motion on Notice, filed under Article 133 of the 1992 Constitution and Rules 54, 55, and 56 of the Supreme Court Rules, requests the Court to reconsider its earlier decision. That ruling followed the consolidation of two related suits.
In her supporting affidavit, Justice Torkornoo argues that the circumstances surrounding the May 28 orders resulted in what she describes as a “substantial miscarriage of justice” and an infringement of her constitutional right to a fair hearing.
Court records indicate that on May 28, 2026, the Supreme Court, during case management proceedings, noted that Justice Torkornoo was without legal representation following the withdrawal of her counsel, Godfred Yeboah Dame. The Attorney-General, who is the respondent in the matter, was also absent from court.
Although the Court acknowledged the possibility that the former Chief Justice may not have been informed of her counsel’s withdrawal, it nonetheless proceeded to issue substantive orders. These included the consolidation of the two suits, the adoption of memoranda of issues, and an adjournment for judgment.
Subsequently, on June 12, 2026, court processes relating to the May 28 proceedings were served through the office of Kwabena Adu-Kusi, a lawyer involved in a separate related matter, rather than being served directly on Justice Torkornoo as earlier directed by the Court.
Registry records further indicate that the Registrar obtained an ex parte order permitting service through the alternative counsel, who was reportedly out of the country at the time of service.
The application is expected to be considered by the Supreme Court in the coming days.
