Chief Justice has Lost Everything” – Yaw Anokye Frimpong Laments Pension Wipeout

Legal practitioner Yaw Anokye Frimpong has disclosed that the sacked  Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has lost all his entitlements, including pension benefits accrued over 22 years of service.

Speaking in an interview, Mr. Frimpong explained that the situation amounts to a total forfeiture of the Chief Justice’s retirement benefits, an outcome he described as highly unprecedented in the history of Ghana’s judiciary.

According to him, the development underscores the seriousness of the matter and serves as a cautionary reminder to public office holders about the potential consequences of their actions while in service.

“The Chief Justice has lost everything, including 22 years of pension. This is not something anyone should take lightly. It is a painful lesson for anyone who serves in high office,” Mr. Frimpong said.

The revelation has sparked discussions among legal practitioners and governance experts, with some calling for deeper reforms to protect the sanctity of the judiciary while ensuring accountability at the highest levels of leadership.

Meanwhile, stakeholders await further clarification from the Judicial Service regarding the broader implications of this loss on the office of the Chief Justice and the judiciary as a whole.