The Appointments Committee of Parliament is vetting Appeals Court judge, Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, following her elevation to the bench of the Supreme Court.
Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, together with Justice Mariama Owusu and Justice Avril Lovelace-Johnson were nominated by the President, Nana Akufo-Addo last month, to replace Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo, Justice Vida Akoto Bamfo and Justice Sophia Adinyira who are due for retirement by close of the year.
On Monday, December 9, the Committee vetted Justice Mariama Owusu and Justice Avril Lovelace-Johnson on their knowledge in their field, their preparedness for their new role and their opinions on laws governing the country.
Follow Justice Torkonoo’s vetting process by the 26-member Committee in the live updates below.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Kuami Eugene shows leadership; mobilises fellow artistes for peace song
2 hours -
The JOY Prime Made in Ghana Fair: Why not miss it!
2 hours -
GPL 2024/25: Struggling Asante Kotoko aim to bounce back against high-flying Nations FC
2 hours -
GES Deputy D-G admonishes students to uphold integrity and teamwork
3 hours -
Election 2024: Osabarima Dr Owusu Beyeeman advocates for peace
3 hours -
Fashion at Joy Prime Made in Ghana Fair
5 hours -
Alan Kyerematen wanted me to be his running mate – Okyeame Kwame
5 hours -
AFCON 2025Q: Otto Addo calls up Jerry Afriyie, two others for Niger clash
7 hours -
Vacant Seats: Supreme Court failed to strengthen Ghana’s democracy – NDC’s Beatrice Annan
7 hours -
Coop Kee makes bold statement with ‘Ohemaa’
8 hours -
Judiciary not a rubber stamp for Jubilee House decisions – Atta Akyea asserts
8 hours -
Judiciary being manipulated by politicians – Franklin Cudjoe claims
8 hours -
NPP slams ‘unwarranted and disgraceful’ attacks on Kufuor
8 hours -
Election 2024: Dampare cautions public against electoral misconduct
8 hours -
Mahama: Voting for Bawumia is endorsing mismanagement
8 hours