Ghana’s Minority Caucus in Parliament has expressed grave concern over what it calls “blatant disregard for legal processes” and “judicial intimidation,” referencing the suspension of the Chief Justice and ongoing dismissals of public servants allegedly based on political alignment.
The group insists that these actions are destabilizing the nation and eroding its democratic values.
“The concerns that the blatant disregard for legal processes and the growing trend of judicial intimidation… represent a direct assault on the progress made in our legacy of democratic governance and rule of law,” the Minority stated.
The caucus also cited troubling reports about a potential removal of the Electoral Commission Chairperson and her deputies, describing such developments as a “crisis of legitimacy in the making.”
On the mass termination of public sector workers, the Caucus condemned the trend as economically unjust and socially destabilizing.
“It is unacceptable for such actions to take root… knowing with certainty the negative effects those decisions have on the youth,” the statement noted.
It emphasized that perceived political affiliations should never be a basis for dismissals in a democracy.
Calling for urgent civic action, the statement signed by Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, said it is time for citizens to stand up.
“We must rise in unity and resolve, not as spectators, but as defenders of the Republic. The time to act is now.”
Echoing calls made on the floor of Parliament, the caucus argued that history will not absolve silence in the face of democratic backsliding.
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