By Francis Kobena Tandoh
A coalition of political parties led by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Monday called on President John Dramani Mahama to reverse the suspension of embattled Chief Justice, Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo.
Presenting a petition to the Judiciary, Minority Leader Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin appealed to staff of the Judicial Service to support the political parties in defending justice and fairness within the country’s judicial arm of government.
He cautioned officials within the judiciary, including the Acting Chief Justice and the Acting Judicial Service Secretary, urging them not to become complacent simply because they may not be directly affected by the suspension.
According to the Minority Leader, the emerging pattern of removing Chief Justices and Superior Court judges with changes in political administration risks entrenching division and resentment within the system.
“Don’t be comfortable because it is Torkornoo. Don’t be comfortable, because you have your own grievances, you also have a party interest, because the attack is benefiting you. No, be with that attitude of touch one, touch all. Rather, pray that a fair system is created for all to benefit,” Afenyo-Markin stated.
Acting Judicial Service Secretary, Dr. Cyracus Badinye Bapuuroh, who received the petition on behalf of the Judiciary, expressed appreciation to the delegation for their engagement and assured them that the petition would be forwarded to the appropriate quarters for the necessary action.
The New Patriotic Party, together with other political parties including the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), the National Democratic Party (NDP), the People’s National Party (PNP), and the Ghana Union Movement (GUM) embarked on a protest march dubbed, “Save the Judiciary Demo,” to express their grievances against the suspension of the Chief Justice. Enditem
Source: Ghana Eye Report
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