Sammi Awuku, Member of Parliament for Akuapim North, has strongly criticised the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, calling it a troubling move aimed at intimidating the Judiciary.

Awuku’s comments come in response to President John Dramani Mahama’s decision to suspend the Chief Justice following the establishment of a prima facie case in relation to three separate petitions seeking her removal from office.

In a Facebook post, the Akuapim North MP expressed concern that the removal of Justice Torkornoo would undermine judicial independence, a cornerstone of any thriving democracy.

“This moment marks a concerning chapter in Ghana’s democratic journey,” he wrote.