The Minority in Parliament has strongly criticised President John Dramani Mahama following his decision to suspend Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, describing the move as ‘tyranny’ and a deviation from good governance.
The suspension comes after a prima facie case was established in relation to three petitions calling for the Chief Justice’s removal from office.
The decision, taken in line with Article 146(6) of the 1992 Constitution and in consultation with the Council of State, sets the stage for a formal inquiry into Ghana’s highest-ranking judicial officer.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, April 22, the Minority described the suspension as a politically motivated witch-hunt aimed at controlling the judiciary and reckless abuse of power.
The minority contended that the President’s action is neither good governance nor a credible attempt to “reset” the judicial system.
The Minority further alleged that the suspension is part of a broader pattern of political persecution and misuse of state institutions to intimidate opponents.
They are therefore demanding that the president immediately reinstates the Chief Justice pending the Supreme Court’s determination of the pending legal challenges.
