Gertrude Torkornoo
| Ein sex anaa gender | female  |
|---|---|
| Country wey e be citizen | Ghana |
| Name in native language | Gertrude Araba Esaaba Torkornoo |
| Name wey dem give am | Gertrude |
| Family name | Torkornoo |
| Ein date of birth | 11 September 1962 |
| Place dem born am | Cape Coast |
| Languages edey speak, rep anaa sign | English, Fante |
| Ein occupation | judge, author |
| Position ehold | Justice of the Supreme Court of Ghana, judge |
| Work location | Accra |
Gertrude Araba Esaaba Torkornoo (dem born am 11 September 1962) be Ghanaian judge den author. Formerly judge of de Appeal Court, dem nominate am as Supreme Court Judge for November 2019 insyd wey dem vet am for 10 December 2019 insyd.[1] Dem swear am in for 17 December 2019 insyd.[2] Na she be one of de first Justices for de Commercial Division for de High Court wey na she be active for de core reform agenda insyd den activities for de Judiciary den Judicial Service for Ghana since 2005. Dem nominate am for de office of Chief Justice for April 2023 insyd make she replace Justice Kwasi Anin Yeboah wen he retire as Chief Justice for May 24, 2023.[3] Na dem swear am into office as de 15th Chief Justice of Ghana for 12 June 2023.[4]
Ein early life den education
[edit | edit source]Gertrude Torkornoo dey hail from Winneba for de Central Region for Ghana. Dem born am for 11 September 1962 for Cape Coast insyd to Abraham Kofi Sackey den Comfort Aba Sackey, wey na dem both be teachers for de time. She be de second of five siblings.[5]
She attend Suhum Presby Primary School insyd 1966 wey she continue to Ajumako Catholic School insyd 1969, wer na she plete ein primary education. From 1969 to 1973, she continue for Ajumako Methodist School prior to make she enter Wesley Girls' High School insyd 1973 wer na she obtain ein ordinary level certificate insyd 1978. She continue for Achimota School from 1978 to 1980 for ein advanced level certificate. She gain B. A. insyd Law den Sociology for University of Ghana insyd 1984 wey she graduate from de Ghana School of Law insyd 1986. Insyd 2001, she obtain Postgraduate Diploma insyd International Law den Organization from de International Institute of Social Studies, wich be part of Erasmus University Rotterdam insyd de Netherlands. Insyd 2011, she graduate from Golden Gate University School of Law, insyd USA plus Master Of Laws (LLM) insyd Intellectual Property Law.[6][7]
Ein career
[edit | edit source]Before she join Fugar & Co., law firm for Accra insyd as associate, Justice Torkornoo job as volunteer for de FIDA Legal Aid Service wey she do internship plus Nabarro Nathanson for London insyd. She return to de firm (Fugar & Co.) for 1994 insyd wey she cam turn director. For January 1997 insyd, she co-found Sozo Law Consult wer she job as Managing Partner til 14 May 2004 wen dem appoint am Justice for de High Court for Ghana.[8] She job as High Court judge til October 2012 wen dem elevate am go de Court of Appeal. Dem nominate Justice Torkornoo go de Supreme Court of Ghana for November 2019 insyd.[6] Dem swear am go office for 17 December 2019.[2]
References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ "Appointments Committee to vet Justice Torkornoo for Supreme Court Today". MyJoyOnline. Retrieved 10 January 2020.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Apply laws without fear or favour – Akufo-Addo to new Supreme Court Justices". MyJoyOnline. Retrieved 10 January 2020.
- ↑ "Profile of Justice Gertrude Torkornoo". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 26 April 2023. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
- ↑ Gertrude Ankah, Nyavi (12 June 2023). "Justice Gertrude Torkornoo sworn-in as new Chief Justice of Ghana". Graphic Online.
- ↑ GNA (26 April 2023). "CV of Justice Gertrude Torkornoo". Ghana News Agency. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "New Supreme Court justices take office". Graphic Online. Retrieved 10 January 2020.
- ↑ "Pioneer African Women in Law". African Women in Law. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
- ↑ "Akufo-Addo nominates Justice Gertrude Torkornoo as new CJ". GhanaWeb. 1 January 1970. Archived from the original on 21 May 2023. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
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