A majority of Ghanaians support the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, according to a new poll conducted by Global InfoAnalytics, underscoring mounting public dissatisfaction as the country’s highest judicial officer faces allegations of misconduct.

The survey, carried out between April 7 and April 16, found that 52% of respondents favored the Chief Justice’s removal, while only 20% stood in opposition. An additional 18% were neutral, and 10% expressed no opinion. The poll surveyed 2,545 registered voters nationwide and reported a 99% confidence level with a margin of error of ±1.51%.

Support for the Chief Justice’s removal spans most regions, with Greater Accra registering the highest level of disapproval—58% in favor of her ouster and 16% against. In the Central Region, 51% backed removal compared to 16% opposed, while in the Ashanti Region, sentiment was more divided, with 37% supporting her dismissal and 32% opposing it.

Educational background appeared to have a limited effect on opinion. Among respondents with tertiary education, 54% supported her removal, while 18% were opposed. Support remained steady across other educational tiers: 50% of those with senior high school education and 57% of those with junior high backed removal. Even among individuals with no formal education, sentiment was nearly split, with 37% in favor and 30% against.

The Chief Justice has come under scrutiny following a petition filed by three citizens alleging misconduct and calling for her removal from office. The matter is now before the Supreme Court, which on April 16 adjourned the hearing of an injunction application challenging the procedures for her potential removal. The case is scheduled to resume on May 6.

The developments come at a time when trust in key state institutions has been tested, with judicial independence and accountability becoming central issues in Ghana’s political discourse.

Source:TheDotNews