00:00Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama has suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Tokonu after
00:06a preliminary investigation found sufficient grounds for an inquiry into her conduct.
00:10The decision, announced on Tuesday, follows three petitions calling for her removal.
00:14It was made in consultation with the Council of State in accordance with Ghana's 1992
00:19constitution.
00:20Though the details of the allegations remain confidential, they have sparked considerable
00:24discussion about judicial accountability in the country.
00:26A five-member committee has been formed to pursue further investigations.
00:30The Chief Justice will remain suspended until the committee completes its investigation,
00:35which could have significant implications for Ghana's judicial system.
00:38Gertrude Tokonu, the country's third female Chief Justice, has occupied this position since
00:42June 2023.
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