Politics
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Torkornoo at ECOWAS Court: Why Ghana Must Take This Judicial Independence Test Seriously
Summary
What happens when a Chief Justice takes a sitting president to the ECOWAS court?
Chief Justice Torkornoo has petitioned the ECOWAS Court over her potential removal from office - a move that tests Ghana's judicial independence. The case raises questions about political interference and the role of regional courts in protecting democratic norms.