The Minority in Parliament is urging President John Mahama and Attorney General Dr. Dominic Ayine to publicly respond to serious allegations made by suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo during her recent press briefing.
Addressing the public for the first time since her suspension, Chief Justice Torkornoo raised alarms over what she described as procedural irregularities, violations of her fundamental rights, and an orchestrated attempt to unjustly remove her from office. She is currently the subject of three separate petitions calling for her dismissal.
In a swift reaction, government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu held a press conference on June 25, describing the Chief Justice’s public commentary as “most regrettable.” He reiterated President Mahama’s dedication to preserving the rule of law and safeguarding constitutional processes, regardless of who is involved.
However, the Minority believes this response falls short of addressing the gravity of the Chief Justice’s claims.
At a media engagement in Parliament, MP for Asokwa, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, criticized the continued silence from both the President and the Attorney General more than 48 hours after the Chief Justice’s remarks.
According to the MP, the allegations raised — particularly claims of due process violations and targeted political interference — warrant a direct and detailed response from the highest levels of government.
“We are deeply concerned that neither the President nor the Attorney General has publicly addressed the very serious matters raised by the Chief Justice,” he said. “Ghanaians deserve clarity and accountability.”
The Minority further warned that failure to adequately respond could deepen public distrust in the judiciary and governance systems.
They called on the government to demonstrate transparency, uphold judicial independence, and ensure that all constitutional processes are followed fairly and without political bias.
