NPP-led Coalition Petitions Judiciary Over Suspension of Chief Justice Torkornoo
Accra, Ghana - 05 May, 2025 - A coalition of political parties, spearheaded by the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has formally submitted a petition to the Judiciary, urging the judicial authorities to compel President John Dramani Mahama to reverse the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.
The petition, presented by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, highlighted concerns about the potential erosion of fairness and justice within the judicial system.
Afenyo-Markin cautioned judicial staff against complacency, warning that the pattern of removing Chief Justices and Superior Court judges with changes in administration could entrench division and resentment.
“For the Judiciary to rise, don’t be comfortable because it is Torkornoo. Don’t be comfortable, because you have your own grievances, you also have a party interest, because the attack is benefiting you. No, be with that attitude of touch one, touch all. Rather, pray that a fair system is created for all to benefit,” Afenyo-Markin stated.
The Acting Judicial Service Secretary, Dr. Cyracus Badinye Bapuuroh, acknowledged the petition and assured the delegation that it would be forwarded to the relevant authorities for consideration.
Source: Lead News Online
