Ecowas court rules against former Ghana CJ

The Ecowas Community Court of Justice has dismissed all seven claims filed by former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo against Ghana, according to Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Justice Srem-Sai. My Joy Online reports that the court had previously dealt with preliminary objections and procedural applications in the case, which stemmed from the former Chief Justice’s challenge to her suspension and removal from office, which she alleges violated her rights under the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights. Dr Srem-Sai, in a Facebook post, disclosed that the regional court also declined to award the $10m in damages sought by the former Chief Justice. According to him, the court found no basis for compensation after concluding that Ghana had not infringed any of the rights cited in the application. The ruling effectively brings an end to the claims pursued by Torkornoo before the Ecowas Court.

Full My Joy Online report