Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has resigned from Ghana’s Council of State, Citi News can confirm.
Although the circumstances surrounding her resignation remain unclear, sources indicate that the former Chief Justice stopped attending Council meetings following the decision relating to the removal process involving former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. She is also reported to have submitted her resignation towards the end of 2025.
Justice Akuffo served as Chief Justice of Ghana from 2017 to 2020.
The Council of State is a constitutional advisory body that provides counsel to the President on national governance and policy matters. Its membership comprises elected and appointed representatives drawn from across the country.
In April 2025, when the Council of State voted on whether a prima facie case had been established against then Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, 30 out of 31 members voted in favour.
Sophia Akuffo was the only member who abstained, although she did not publicly explain her decision at the time.
Her reported resignation has not yet been officially confirmed by the Council of State or the Office of the President.
