The government has confirmed that processes are underway to appoint a replacement for former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo following her resignation from the Council of State.
Speaking at a press briefing on Monday, June 15, the Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, said the necessary constitutional and administrative procedures are being followed to fill the vacancy.
He explained that Madam Akuffo submitted her resignation letter in September 2025, though she did not provide reasons for stepping down.
According to him, the Presidency initially delayed accepting the resignation after the Council of State requested time to engage the former Chief Justice in an effort to address any possible concerns.
“The Council of State requested time from the President to further engage her to see if she had any grievances that needed to be addressed, but the Council returned that it has engaged her, and the President can go ahead to accept her resignation,” he said.
Mr Kwakye Ofosu added that the President has since accepted the resignation and that steps are now being taken to appoint a successor in line with constitutional provisions.
He further noted that “the law is clear” on the procedures for filling such vacancies, stressing that the appropriate processes are currently underway.
