Chief Justice’s Canada trip no cost to Judicial Service

The Judicial Service of Ghana has clarified that Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo's recent trip to Canada was not funded by the service. The statement comes in response to public outcry and speculation surrounding the Chief Justice's travel. Officials confirmed that Justice Torkornoo is currently on leave and that her holiday expenses were personally covered.

The clarification aims to quell public anger and address concerns about the use of public funds. The Judicial Service emphasized that the trip did not incur any costs for the service, thereby refuting any claims of misappropriation or undue expenditure.

This move by the Judicial Service seeks to restore public trust and transparency regarding the conduct of its highest judicial officer. The statement directly addresses the outrage that had been brewing among the public, providing a clear account of the financial arrangements for the Chief Justice's trip.

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The Chief Justice is on leave and that his trip to Canada was not sponsored by the service.