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Ghana protesters accuse president of power grab after chief justice's suspension

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Gertrude Torkornoo was removed from her post last week pending investigations into her conduct.

She is the first chief justice to be suspended in Ghana 's history.

President John Mahama accused of violating the constitution by failing to follow due process.

Demonstrators say the president is interfering in the independence of the judiciary.

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semi-formal

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English

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57

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