Minority in parliament backs protest against Chief Justice’s suspension
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has declared its full support for an upcoming nationwide demonstration by some political parties against the suspension of the Chief Justice, describing the move as “a direct assault” on Ghana’s constitutional democracy.
“The country is indeed tense and the actions of the Executive are pushing us toward a dangerous path,” the Minority said in a statement.
The demonstration, scheduled for Monday, May 5 2025, is being organized by a coalition of opposition and independent political groups, including the New Patriotic Party (NPP), the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), the National Democratic Party (NDP), and the People’s National Party (PNP).
The Minority stressed that this protest is “not just a political action, but a constitutional imperative,” meant to alert both the Ghanaian public and the international community to threats against judicial independence and democratic order.
“These orchestrations are a clear abuse of the power and trust the people of Ghana place in the hands of the executive,” they said in their statement.
They are also protesting what they say is the politically motivated dismissal of public servants under the current administration.
The Minority described these terminations as “a blow to national stability, professional integrity, and economic justice,” citing their detrimental impact on young professionals.
They say the situation is compounded by troubling allegations of plots to remove the Electoral Commission Chairperson, Jean Mensa and her deputies, which they warned could “plunge Ghana into a crisis of legitimacy.”
The Minority Caucus reaffirmed its solidarity with all Ghanaians committed to protecting the country’s democratic values.
“This is not about partisanship. This is about principle,” they emphasized.
The caucus called for citizens to “rise in unity and resolve, not as spectators, but as defenders of the Republic. We cannot afford to ignore the repetition of these dangerous patterns. The time to act is now.”
Read the full statement below
