• About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
Friday, October 17, 2025
  • Login
The Vaultz News
  • Top Stories
  • News
    • General News
    • Education
    • Health
    • Opinions
  • Economics
    • Economy
    • Finance
      • Banking
      • Insurance
      • Pension
    • Securities/Markets
  • Business
    • Agribusiness
    • Vaultz Business
    • Extractives/Energy
    • Real Estate
  • World
    • Africa
    • America
    • Europe
    • UK
    • USA
    • Asia
    • Around the Globe
  • Innovation
    • Technology
    • Wheels
  • Entertainment
  • 20MOBPL2DNew
  • Jobs & Scholarships
    • Job Vacancies
    • Scholarships
No Result
View All Result
The Vaultz News
  • Top Stories
  • News
    • General News
    • Education
    • Health
    • Opinions
  • Economics
    • Economy
    • Finance
      • Banking
      • Insurance
      • Pension
    • Securities/Markets
  • Business
    • Agribusiness
    • Vaultz Business
    • Extractives/Energy
    • Real Estate
  • World
    • Africa
    • America
    • Europe
    • UK
    • USA
    • Asia
    • Around the Globe
  • Innovation
    • Technology
    • Wheels
  • Entertainment
  • 20MOBPL2DNew
  • Jobs & Scholarships
    • Job Vacancies
    • Scholarships
No Result
View All Result
The Vaultz News
No Result
View All Result

It Would Be A Great Relief If I Am Assessed On My Work, Not The Judgments Of The Supreme Court- Torkornoo

M.Cby M.C
May 26, 2023
Reading Time: 3 mins read
M.Cby M.C
in General News
0
President Akufo-Addo Nominates Justice Torkornoo As Next Chief Justice

Gertrude Araba Esabaa Torkornoo, a Justice of the Supreme Court.

Chief Justice Nominee, Gertrude Torkornoo has urged the Appointments Committee of Parliament to examine her work as a whole and not based on the judgements of the Supreme Court.

Responding to a decision by the Minority side on the Committee not to vote on her today, May 26, 2023, following the vetting until they receive the reason for the Supreme Court’s decision to Parliament to remove the name of Assin North Member of Parliament, James Gyakye Quayson, from the records of Parliament, the Chief Justice nominee explained that when seven people are working together that is why very often, for almost every judgment that is given the reasons come out long after the orders.

“The Supreme Court is not a court unless there are five or seven people. My answer is that I have given hundreds of judgments from High Court till now, it would be a great relief if I am assessed on my work as a whole, not the judgments of the Supreme Court.”

Gertrude Torkornoo

The Bawku Central MP, Mahama Ayariga, during the vetting stated that the minority had a challenge with the apex court’s refusal to give the reasons for the orders. He indicated that there is uncertainty among the MPs knowing that the Supreme Court is a constitutional Court that should guide the country as to how to run public affairs.

RelatedPosts

Kennedy Agyapong Urges NPP to Listen to Ghanaians for 2028 Victory

Eduwatch Backs Govt’s Private Schools Free SHS Rollout, Demands Equity

Torkornoo Challenges Removal, Demands Halt of Chief Justice Nominee Vetting

“The Minority had a reservation because you participated in the decision involving James Quayson. You did not give a reason for your judgment. So, as we speak, we don’t know the basis on which the court arrived at that conclusion… [But] we have reached a negotiated position with our colleagues. We will not vote on you today after this hearing. When we finish today and when the Supreme Court gives the reason we will have another opportunity to now assess on the basis of the quality of the reasoning of the court and then we can take the debate.”

Mahama Ayariga

Prior to Mr Ayariga’s comment, the Minority Leader Dr Cassiel Ato Forosn revealed that they were waiting for the written judgment of the apex court on the Assin North legislator. Dr Forson noted that the Minority wanted to vet her, especially on the order given to Parliament, however, it first requires copies of the judgment.

Torkornoo defends decision by Supreme Court

Meanwhile, Chief Justice nominee, Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, has defended the decision by the Supreme Court to issue contempt summons to persons who insult or denigrate the image of the apex court.

Appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee, the Supreme Court Justice highlighted that summoning people for contempt is a tool to keep the dignity and reputation of the Courts in Ghana.

ADVERTISEMENT

“The issuing of contempt summons has always been a tool that has been used by courts to ensure that the dignity of the court is not scandalized. The [Supreme] Court is one out of 400 courts, and it is the ultimate voice, so whenever the court acts, whether it is the High Court, Court of Appeal, or Supreme Court, it is to ensure that the Justice system is not scandalized.”

Justice Gertrude Torkornoo,

It will be recalled that a lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr. Michael Kpessa-Whyte, was on Thursday, May 24, 2023, summoned by the Supreme Court for making some derogatory comments.

In a Twitter post, Dr. Kpessa-Whyte referred to the Supreme Court as a “Stupid Court”. He further criticized the current state of Ghana’s judiciary, accusing it of partisanship.

Dr. Kpessa-Whyte’s tweets came shortly after the Supreme Court ordered Parliament to remove the name of NDC MP, James Gyakye Quayson, from its records due to procedural breaches during his nomination and election in 2020.

READ ALSO: Deputy Education Minister Condemns Content Of A History Textbook Denigrating Christianity

Please login to join discussion
Previous Post

‘Our Customers, Our Priorities’- MTN CEO Assures Stakeholders and Media At a Media Engagement in the Western and Central Region

Next Post

Ukrainian Children Of War

Subscription Form

Related Posts

Kennedy Agyapong Is Ghana’s Trump, Says Former Deputy Finance Minister
General News

Kennedy Agyapong Urges NPP to Listen to Ghanaians for 2028 Victory

October 17, 2025
Eduwatch Backs Govt’s Private Schools Free SHS Rollout, Demands Equity
General News

Eduwatch Backs Govt’s Private Schools Free SHS Rollout, Demands Equity

October 17, 2025
Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo
General News

Torkornoo Challenges Removal, Demands Halt of Chief Justice Nominee Vetting

October 17, 2025
NPP Collapsed Every Energy Agency – Energy Ministry Spokesperson
General News

Energy Minister Submits Missing ECG Containers Report to Attorney General

October 17, 2025
IGP Strengthens Ghana-US Security Ties at FBI New York Office
General News

IGP Strengthens Ghana-US Security Ties at FBI New York Office

October 17, 2025
President John Dramani Mahama hosted Grenadian Prime Minister Dickon Amiss Thomas Mitchell
General News

Ghana, Grenada Deepen Ties with MoUs on Trade, Labor Export, and Visa Waiver

October 17, 2025
Kennedy Agyapong Is Ghana’s Trump, Says Former Deputy Finance Minister
General News

Kennedy Agyapong Urges NPP to Listen to Ghanaians for 2028 Victory

by Silas Kafui AssemOctober 17, 2025
 Heath Goldfields set to Resume Operation in the Bogoso-Prestea Mine
Extractives/Energy

 Heath Goldfields set to Resume Operation in the Bogoso-Prestea Mine

by Bless Banir YarayeOctober 17, 2025
Trump To Meet Putin In Hungary For Talks On Ukraine War
Europe

Trump-Putin Meeting In Budapest Cautiously Welcomed

by Comfort AmpomaaOctober 17, 2025
Eduwatch Backs Govt’s Private Schools Free SHS Rollout, Demands Equity
General News

Eduwatch Backs Govt’s Private Schools Free SHS Rollout, Demands Equity

by Emmanuel Tibila BoasahOctober 17, 2025
Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo
General News

Torkornoo Challenges Removal, Demands Halt of Chief Justice Nominee Vetting

by Evans Junior OwuOctober 17, 2025
Forbes Crowns Standard Bank as Africa’s #1 Employer and Among World’s Best
Banking

Forbes Crowns Standard Bank as Africa’s #1 Employer and Among World’s Best

by M.COctober 17, 2025
Kennedy Agyapong Is Ghana’s Trump, Says Former Deputy Finance Minister
 Heath Goldfields set to Resume Operation in the Bogoso-Prestea Mine
Trump To Meet Putin In Hungary For Talks On Ukraine War
Eduwatch Backs Govt’s Private Schools Free SHS Rollout, Demands Equity
Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo
Forbes Crowns Standard Bank as Africa’s #1 Employer and Among World’s Best

Recent News

Kennedy Agyapong Is Ghana’s Trump, Says Former Deputy Finance Minister

Kennedy Agyapong Urges NPP to Listen to Ghanaians for 2028 Victory

October 17, 2025
 Heath Goldfields set to Resume Operation in the Bogoso-Prestea Mine

 Heath Goldfields set to Resume Operation in the Bogoso-Prestea Mine

October 17, 2025
Trump To Meet Putin In Hungary For Talks On Ukraine War

Trump-Putin Meeting In Budapest Cautiously Welcomed

October 17, 2025
Eduwatch Backs Govt’s Private Schools Free SHS Rollout, Demands Equity

Eduwatch Backs Govt’s Private Schools Free SHS Rollout, Demands Equity

October 17, 2025
Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo

Torkornoo Challenges Removal, Demands Halt of Chief Justice Nominee Vetting

October 17, 2025
Forbes Crowns Standard Bank as Africa’s #1 Employer and Among World’s Best

Forbes Crowns Standard Bank as Africa’s #1 Employer and Among World’s Best

October 17, 2025
Subscription Form
The Vaultz News

Copyright © 2025 The Vaultz News. All rights reserved.

Navigate Site

  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact

Follow Us

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Top Stories
  • News
    • General News
    • Education
    • Health
    • Opinions
  • Economics
    • Economy
    • Finance
      • Banking
      • Insurance
      • Pension
    • Securities/Markets
  • Business
    • Agribusiness
    • Vaultz Business
    • Extractives/Energy
    • Real Estate
  • World
    • Africa
    • America
    • Europe
    • UK
    • USA
    • Asia
    • Around the Globe
  • Innovation
    • Technology
    • Wheels
  • Entertainment
  • 20MOBPL2D
  • Jobs & Scholarships
    • Job Vacancies
    • Scholarships

Copyright © 2025 The Vaultz News. All rights reserved.