At least 52% of Ghanaians support the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, this is according to the latest poll by Global InfoAnalytics
The survey, conducted between April 7 and April 16, 2025, sampled a total of 2,545 voters across the 16 regions (provinces) of Ghana.
According to the findings, 52% of voters support the Chief Justice’s removal, while 20% oppose it. Additionally, 18% of respondents were neutral, and 10% expressed no opinion.
When those who opposed, were neutral, or had no opinion, were asked if they would support the removal if evidence of legal misconduct emerged, 30% indicated they would support it, while 35% remained opposed, 19% stayed neutral, and 16% still had no opinion.
The poll also highlighted regional variations in voter sentiment. In the Greater Accra Region, 58% of respondents supported the Chief Justice’s removal, compared to 16% who opposed it. In the Central Region, 51% supported the move, while 16% opposed it. However, the Ahafo and Upper East regions were exceptions, where support for removal was not the majority view.
Educational background also played a role in shaping opinions. Among respondents with junior high school (JHS) education, 57% supported the removal, compared to 17% who opposed it. For those with senior high school (SHS) education, 50% supported the move, while 21% opposed it. Among tertiary-educated respondents, 54% supported the removal, and 18% opposed it. Even among those without formal education, 37% supported the removal, while 30% opposed it.
Political affiliations further influenced voter opinions. Among those who voted for John Dramani Mahama in the 2024 election, 79% supported the Chief Justice’s removal, while only 4% opposed it.
Conversely, among voters who supported Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, 17% backed the removal, while 47% opposed it. For voters who supported other candidates, 38% were in favor, 19% opposed, and 23% were neutral.
The poll underscores the mixed reactions that surround the Chief Justice’s role and highlights the influence of regional, educational, and political factors on voter sentiment.
Three individuals presented a petition requesting the removal of the Chief Justice, to which President John Dramani Mahama forwarded to the Council of State to examine and advise him accordingly.
Subsequently, Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assifuah, instituted a court action challenging the procedural legality of the action by the president. Enditem
By Ghana Eye Report
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