Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has called on members of the judiciary to rally in defense of their institution following the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.
He made the appeal during the presentation of a petition at the Supreme Court on Monday, May 5, 2025, by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and its allied groups as part of the “Save the Judiciary” protest.
Addressing the gathering, Afenyo-Markin condemned the suspension, describing it as a grave threat to the independence of the judiciary and the overall stability of Ghana’s democracy.
“The judiciary is our last hope, and we believe that what is happening undermines our democracy. For the Chief Justice to be singled out based on a flimsy, pedestrian petition is simply unacceptable,” he stated.
He further accused the Council of State of failing in its duty to uphold the integrity of the judiciary and urged judges to put aside personal differences and stand together in defense of the institution.
“Today it is Chief Justice Torkornoo; tomorrow it could be you. You do not serve at the whims and caprices of a political party or government,” Afenyo-Markin warned.
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