Director of Communications for the 2024 Bawumia Campaign, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has raised alarm over what he describes as ongoing efforts by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) to remove Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo from office.
According to him, such actions pose a grave threat to Ghana’s democracy.
Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, Aboagye expressed deep concern over the silence of Ghanaians, warning that a “dangerous precedent” is being set.
“I get the sense that the NDC has cast a spell on the country. I don’t understand why we’re not taking this matter seriously,” he said.
He noted that the fact that the Chief Justice felt compelled to address the media was a sign of desperation and a reflection of systemic failure.
“Her media engagement alone should tell us how serious this is. She’s gasping for air, crying for help, and sounding helpless—and we are all quiet.”
Justice Torkornoo, who was suspended in April 2025 by President John Mahama after the Council of State established a prima facie case against her, broke her silence on Wednesday, June 25.
She raised constitutional and procedural concerns about the petition for her removal, describing the process as politically motivated and unjust.
Miracles Aboagye echoed her sentiments, stressing that the issue extends beyond the individual and strikes at the heart of judicial independence.
“She made a very important point—it’s not about her, it’s about the process. If it succeeds with her, it can succeed with anyone. What then happens to the integrity of the judiciary?”
He questioned the government’s commitment to due process and urged Ghanaians to reflect on the broader implications.
“If this is allowed to happen, I don’t know if any law will be strong enough to safeguard the office of the Chief Justice in the future.”
Aboagye also criticized the posture of the Minister for Government Communications, claiming it contradicted the government’s narrative of adhering to due process.
“It felt more like a fight than a defense of the law,” he remarked.
“We would be doing great harm to our democracy if the NDC succeeds in removing the Chief Justice from office. This is not just about one person—it’s about protecting the soul of our justice system,” he added.
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