Mahama disappointed as Chief Justice’s letter leaks before reaching him


 

President John Mahama has expressed disappointment over a letter from Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, which was leaked on social media before he had the chance to review its contents.

The President’s concerns were highlighted in an official letter signed by Callistus Mahama, Secretary to the President.

According to the statement, the Chief Justice’s letter, dated March 27, 2025, was widely circulated online before reaching the President’s desk as addressed.

"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,” the statement read.

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As a result of the leak, the Office of the President has decided to mark each page of the attached documents as ‘restricted’, reinforcing concerns about the confidentiality of official correspondence.

The letter was issued in response to petitions seeking Justice Torkornoo’s removal from office, with President Mahama granting her 10 days to provide a preliminary response.

However, the premature circulation of her correspondence has sparked concerns about judicial protocol and transparency.

With the deadline for her response approaching, all eyes remain on the Chief Justice’s next move and the potential ramifications for Ghana’s judiciary.



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