Mahama’s suspension of CJ is an attack on judiciary and democracy – NPP

The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has expressed strong displeasure over the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo by President John Mahama.

According to the party, the suspension is not just a personal affront to the Chief Justice but an attack on Ghana’s democracy and the judiciary as an institution.

Speaking during the party’s Thank You Tour on Wednesday, April 23, the National Organiser of the NPP, Henry Nana Boakye (popularly known as Nana B), stated that the party will not take the President’s decision lightly.

He indicated that the NPP plans to embark on a nationwide protest in response to what they describe as an unconstitutional assault on the judiciary.

“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.

“Expect a massive protest from us (NPP). We will agitate, we will not sit down quietly. This is unconstitutional,” he said.

His comments come after President John Mahama suspended the Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, following the establishment of a committee to investigate petitions against her.

The move, announced in a statement from the Presidency, is in compliance with constitutional provisions and follows consultations with the Council of State.

The President 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.

According to the statement, President Mahama determined that sufficient grounds exist to warrant further inquiry.