Suspended Chief Justice of Ghana, Gertrude Torkornoo, has taken her case to the ECOWAS Court of Justice, seeking $10 million in compensation from the Government of Ghana.

Justice Torkornoo is demanding the sum for what she describes as moral and reputational damage resulting from her suspension from office.

Her legal team argues that the suspension has not only tarnished her public image but also infringed on her rights and undermined the integrity of the Judiciary.

In her petition, she is urging the regional court to hold the Ghanaian state accountable, alleging that due process was not followed in her removal and that the actions taken against her were politically motivated.

The Government of Ghana has yet to formally respond to the case before the ECOWAS Court.

This development adds a regional dimension to the ongoing legal and political controversy surrounding Justice Torkornoo’s suspension, which has sparked widespread debate about judicial independence and constitutional governance in Ghana.