By Ghana Eye Report
Ghana deserves a leadership that is grounded in justice, Minority Leader Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin said on Monday during the “Save the Judiciary Demo” embarked upon by the New Patriotic Party (NPP)-led coalition.
After submitting a petition to the Judiciary, the NPP-led coalition of parties proceeded to Parliament to do the same.
During the presentation, Afenyo-Markin urged the House to, as a matter scrutinise the circumstances surrounding the Chief Justice’s suspension and for the restoration of constitutional order.
He claimed that the suspension of the Chief Justice was part of a grand scheme to undermine the independence of the judiciary and silence dissent.
“We must not allow personal vendettas to dictate national policy,” Afenyo-Markin warned. “This country deserves leadership grounded in justice and reconciliation, not retribution.”
Mr Afenyo-Markin expressed grave concern over the politicisation of state institutions under the current administration.
“It is becoming increasingly clear that former President Mahama has returned to power not with a reconciliatory spirit, but with vengeance in his heart,” he said. “We are witnessing actions aimed not at building but breaking down institutions,” he added.
Monday’s peaceful protest by the New Patriotic Party and the coalition drew a considerable crowd of supporters and civil society actors to protest what organisers called an unconstitutional and politically motivated decision regarding the suspension of the Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo from office. Enditem
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