“Gertrude Torkonoo Remains Suspended Till Further Notice”: AG Responds to Commonwealth Lawyers

• The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, responded to a joint statement by the Bar Council of England and Wales and the Commonwealth Lawyers Association on the suspension of Gertrude Torkonoo
• In his response, Dr Dominic Ayine said Gertrude Torkonoo will remain suspended until investigations have been completed
• Ghanaians who saw the press statement on social media shared their varied thoughts on the matter

The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, said the Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo will remain suspended until the inquiry committee finishes its investigation and reports to the President.

Dr Ayine said the suspension is not against the constitution and argued that it is in line with the provisions of the 1992 Constitution.

He dismissed claims that there had been breaches or interference in addressing the three petitions against the Chief Justice.

Source: YEN.com.gh