The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has expressed strong objection to President John Mahama’s decision to suspend Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, describing it as an attack on Ghana’s democracy and the judiciary as an institution.
According to the party, the suspension is not just a personal issue for the Chief Justice, but a threat to the entire judiciary.
Speaking at the party’s Thank You Tour on Wednesday, April 23, NPP’s National Organizer, Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, stated that the party will not take the President’s decision lightly.
“Our democracy is under attack, our judiciary is under attack. Do not think that this attack is on the person of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. No. It is the entire judiciary,” he said.
Nana B announced that the NPP plans to embark on a nationwide protest in response to what they perceive as an unconstitutional assault on the judiciary.
“Expect a massive protest from us (NPP). We will agitate, we will not sit down quietly. This is unconstitutional,” he declared.
The suspension of the Chief Justice follows the establishment of a committee to investigate petitions against her. President Mahama cited Article 146(6) of the Constitution, which mandates the establishment of a committee to probe allegations against a superior court judge if a prima facie case is established.
The NPP’s reaction underscores the party’s commitment to defending the judiciary and upholding the rule of la
