Barker-Vormawor objects to CJs inclusion on panel despite Jean Mensa, deputies withdrawal of case

Political activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has objected to Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo's inclusion on the panel hearing a case against him, citing a conflict of interest.

The Electoral Commission's chairperson and deputies sued Barker-Vormawor, the Chief Justice, and the Attorney General over a petition calling for their removal.

The case was adjourned sine die for the panel to be reconstituted. Barker-Vormawor's objection was based on the Chief Justice being a party in the case, potentially creating bias.

The reconstituted panel will hear the case at a later date.

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