Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has called on the judiciary to unite against what he described as politically motivated efforts to remove Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo from office.
The Minority Leader expressed concern about the judiciary’s impartiality being compromised, warning of attempts by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government to politicize the judicial system.
“The Judiciary should not be seen as part of the partisan political system in our country. All we need is an impartial judiciary to dispense justice”.
He urged judges across the country to resist what he termed an orchestrated move to remove the Chief Justice under questionable circumstances.
The Minority Leader also appealed to the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) to break its silence and condemn the development, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding the judiciary’s independence.
On Wednesday April 16, 2025, the Supreme Court adjourned the hearing of an injunction application challenging the procedure initiated by President John Mahama that could lead to the Chief Justice’s removal.
The hearing is now scheduled for May 6, following an application filed by legal representatives seeking to block the ongoing process.
