The former Director of the Ghana School of Law, Kwaku Ansa-Asare, has come to the defence of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, following allegations of financial misconduct relating to her international travels. He contends there is nothing improper about a public office holder benefiting from the terms of their appointment.
Mr Ansa-Asare’s remarks follow a petition submitted to President John Dramani Mahama by a private citizen, Daniel Ofori, who claims the Chief Justice misappropriated over GHS 261,000 in state funds during 2023 to sponsor personal trips abroad, accompanied by her husband and daughter.
The petitioner further alleges that an additional GHS 75,580 was drawn by the Chief Justice for a trip to Tanzania, and that she failed to provide an account for a $14,000 imprest allocated for the same journey.
Ofori is one of three individuals who have petitioned the President for the Chief Justice’s removal from office, citing alleged misconduct and abuse of office.
Speaking on Citi FM on Wednesday, 23rd April 2025, Kwaku Ansa-Asare insisted that the issue ought to be evaluated within the scope of the Chief Justice’s contractual entitlements.
“The issue with the Chief Justice travelling with her spouse and her daughter is matters arising from the contract of employment. So, they are issues that stem from the terms and conditions in her appointment. I am sure, as it was formulated in the terms and condition by herself.
“It was the judicial council or whoever appointed her. So, as far as I am concerned I don’t see anything wrong with an office holder enjoying the terms and conditions of her appointment,” he stated.
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