Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo resigns from the Council of State

Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has resigned from Ghana's Council of State, sources familiar with the matter have informed Myjoyonline, bringing an end to her time on the country's highest presidential advisory body. Sophia Akuffo, who led the judiciary from 2017 to 2020, is understood to have submitted her resignation last year. She has not attended any Council of State meetings since then. Neither Akuffo nor the presidency has commented on the development. The circumstances surrounding...

By Caleb Ahinakwah