According to the report by 3news today Saturday June 14, 20255, a leaked video released by outspoken journalist Kevin Taylor has stirred fresh controversy in Ghana’s political and judicial circles.
The video allegedly captures suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo mocking President John Dramani Mahama, saying she never believed he would become president again.
In the short clip, which has since gone viral on social media, the suspended Chief Justice is heard laughing with unidentified individuals during what seems to be a private conversation.
“John? I never knew he’d be president again. Never!” she says, chuckling, as others in the room laugh along.
The comments have sparked outrage from supporters of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), who say the remarks are not only disrespectful but also reveal political bias within the judiciary.
Political commentator Kevin Taylor, who shared the footage on his Loud Silence Media platform, called the video “proof” that certain top judicial officers were never neutral, especially during the time Mahama was out of power.
“How can someone with this mindset fairly preside over cases involving the government or the opposition?” Taylor asked.
“This is why the judiciary has lost the trust of the people.”
The leaked video comes just weeks after Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo was suspended following allegations of misconduct and abuse of office, though the investigation into her case is still ongoing.
Meanwhile, supporters of the opposition have called for a complete review of high-level judicial appointments made during the previous NPP administration. They claim that the video confirms long-held suspicions that some judges were politically biased.
On social media, many Ghanaians expressed disappointment over the content of the video, with some demanding an apology from the former Chief Justice, while others called for further action from the Judicial Council.
The Mahama-led government has not officially commented on the leaked video, but sources close to the presidency say the matter is being treated seriously and could influence future reforms in the judiciary.