Elorm Ababio, popularly known as Ama Governor and Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo
Ghanaian social media influencer and YouTuber, Elorm Ababio, popularly known as Ama Governor, has waded into the ongoing controversy surrounding Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo’s removal petitions.
Ama Governor, who previously faced legal battles over her call to the Bar, drew parallels between her experience and the current issues surrounding the Chief Justice.
She made her views known in response to a social media post accusing the government of acting against the law by denying the Chief Justice the opportunity to know the charges against her and defend herself.
Sharing her perspective, she wrote, “Matter of fact, as someone who faced the EXACT SAME issues of abuse of power and human rights breaches three consecutive times in the last two years but fought and won over the system, I’ll say deep breaths, it’ll be a long ride ma’am. I just can’t guarantee that, like me, you will win.”
She further expressed her concerns about due process, stating, “Would you look at that?! Imagine the rule of law being arbitrarily forsaken for injustice’s sake. Imagine a decision being taken against you without your right to a fair hearing. Imagine that those who know the law are the perpetrators. Yeah, this story sounds awfully familiar.”
Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has expressed disappointment with Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo following the widespread circulation of a letter addressed to him, in which she requested copies of the petition seeking her removal.
The president stated that the contents of the letter went viral on social media before he had the chance to open and review it.
He noted that this development has raised concerns about whether the letter, which was meant to be restricted, remained so as intended.
In a letter dated March 28, 2025, to Chief Justice Torkornoo, the Secretary to the President, Dr. Callistus Mahama, wrote:
“His Excellency, however, notes with disappointment that your letter of 27th March 2025 addressed to him was circulating on social media even before he could review its contents. The letter was reportedly shared as an attachment to another letter you wrote to the President of the Supreme Court, the President of the Association of Magistrates and Judges, and the President of the Ghana Bar Association. Therefore, we are constrained to mark each page of the attachments to this letter ‘restricted’.”
Regarding the petition, the president has directed Chief Justice Torkornoo to submit her preliminary response within 10 days of receiving the letter.
He assured, however, that the matter would be handled in accordance with due process, ensuring that Torkornoo receives a fair hearing.
“Finally, His Excellency wishes to assure you that due process will be followed in handling this matter and that you will be given a full and fair opportunity to be heard.
“Accordingly, you are respectfully requested to submit your preliminary response to the petitions within ten (10) days of receipt of this letter to facilitate further consultation between His Excellency and the Council of State,”* the letter added.
This latest development follows Chief Justice Torkornoo’s formal request for copies of the petitions submitted to President John Dramani Mahama, seeking her removal from office.
In a letter to the president on Thursday, March 27, 2025, she requested access to the documents to enable her to respond accordingly.
“I am by this letter humbly and respectfully asking His Excellency the President and eminent members of the Council of State to forward the petitions against me to me, and allow me at least seven days after receipt of the same to provide my response to you, which response can then form part of the material that you conduct the consultations anticipated under 146 (6), before the possible setting up of a Committee of Inquiry under Article 146 (7),” she stated.
Would you look at that?!
Imagine the rule of law being arbitrarily forsaken for injustice sake. Imagine a decision being taken against you without your right to a fair hearing. Imagine that those who know the law are the perpetrators.
Yeah, this story sounds awfully familiar. https://t.co/dWVW9ZOFW8
— elorm (@Ama_governor) March 28, 2025
Matter of fact, as someone who faced the EXACT SAME issues of abuse of power and human rights breaches 3 consecutive times in the last 2 years but fought and won over the system, I’ll say deep breaths, it’ll be a long ride ma’am
I just can’t guarantee that like me, you will win https://t.co/2c7Z0qu3Dt
— elorm (@Ama_governor) March 28, 2025
AM/KA
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