The Minority Caucus in Parliament has declared its support for the political parties protesting the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo by President John Dramani Mahama.
In a statement issued Wednesday, April 30, 2025, ahead of a planned demonstration by the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) and other political parties, the Minority described the CJ’s suspension as “a direct assault” on Ghana’s constitutional democracy.
The Wednesday, April 30, 2025 release also condemned what it described as politically motivated dismissal of public servants which the caucus says is a bad precedent for the nation’s democracy.
“The country is indeed tense,” the Minority stated, adding that “and the actions of the executive are pushing us toward a dangerous path.”
The political parties have scheduled their demonstration for Monday, May 05, 2025, with some other independent political groups, including the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), National Democratic Party (NDP), and the People’s National Party (PNP).
The Minority has underscored the need for the demonstration, stressing that it is “not just a political action, but a constitutional imperative,” meant to expose to both Ghanaians and the international community on the threats against judicial independence and democratic order in Ghana.
“These orchestrations are a clear abuse of the power and trust the people of Ghana place in the hands of the executive,” portions of the statement said.
The Minority Members of Parliament also highlighted the reports of widespread dismissals of civil and public servants which it says is influenced by perceived political affiliation.
The Minority believes these terminations would adversely impact the future of young Ghanaian professionals, describing the action as a “a blow to national stability, professional integrity, and economic justice.”
The statement further pointed out an allegation suggesting that the government intends to oust the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) and her deputies which it warns could “plunge Ghana into a crisis of legitimacy.”
Concluding the statement, the Minority Caucus reaffirmed its solidarity with all Ghanaians committed to protecting the country’s democratic values, stating that “this is not about partisanship. This is about principle.”
“It is about preserving the rule of law, ensuring the independence of the judiciary, and protecting the constitutional fabric of our beloved nation,” the statement signed by the Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, added.
Echoing previous calls made in Parliament, the Caucus called for citizens to “rise in unity and resolve, not as spectators, but as defenders of the Republic.”
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