Acting Director General of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) Abraham Amaliba has commended the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) for what he says is a “neutral” statement on the suspension of the Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkonoo.
According to Amaliba, the GBA’s statement on President Mahama’s suspension of the Chief Justice is the “most forward-looking” comment from the Association in the last 20 years.
Speaking on TV3 New Day’s Big Issue, Friday, April 25, 2025, he claimed that the Association has never been a vehement critic when the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is in power but seems to find its voice when the NDC assumes power.
“This is the most forward-looking statement coming from the GBA in a long while. In fact, in the last 20 years if I must say. I have always criticised the GBA even though I am a member for their approach in tackling national issues and I have taken them to the cleanest when they seek to find their voices when NDC is in power but when NPP is in power, they lose their voice. They suffer from what is called ‘kaka’ (toothache).
“When NPP is in power, they are stone-deaf, they don’t talk and don’t say anything but when NDC is in power they find their voice. Now, this particular statement is very neutral,” he stated.
Mr. Amaliba further denounced any notion to suggest that the NDC must at all times be the favourite of some institutions in the country.
He said he is not in support of the appointment of a NDC sympathizer to be a Chief Justice.
“When I am talking about the ills of some institutions, I am not saying that NDC should be the favourite, that’s not what I am saying.
“So, for instance, when the Chief Justice is removed, I am not saying they should appoint a staunch to come and do bidding of the NDC. That’s not what I want at all in this country.
“Put somebody there who will do the work for the people of this country,” he explained.
