National Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye (Nana B) has described the Chief Justice’s (CJ) suspension as an ongoing agenda by the Mahama administration to undermine Ghana’s judiciary.
Addressing the CJ’s suspension in a Facebook post, he claimed President Mahama’s move posses a direct threat to the independence of the judiciary.
He claimed the move was a continuation of a political promise made by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) during the 2024 election campaign.
Describing the alleged actions as a “constitutional coup d’état,” Nana Boakye called on Ghanaians to rise in defense of the nation’s democratic values and constitutional order.
He urged the public not to remain silent or indifferent, but to speak out, protest, and demonstrate against what he sees as a violent political scheme disguised under constitutional provisions.
He emphasized that protecting the judiciary’s independence is vital to preserving Ghana’s democracy and constitutional rule.
According to him, the time to resist what he termed an “evil agenda” is now.
“The time to SPEAK UP, PROTEST, AGITATE, AND DEMONSTRATE against this violent political agenda clothed in constitutional garment is NOW.
Don’t be indifferent. Be a Citizen” he wrote.
He charged all citizens to stand firm in their role as defenders of the Republic.
According to the presidency communication signed by the Minister of Government Communication, John Mahama suspended the Chief Justice following a prima facie case being determined against her by the Council of State.
Part of the statement read, “President John Dramani Mahama has, in accordance with Article 146(6) of the Constitution and in consultation with the Council of State, determined that a prima facie case has been established in respect of three petitions against the Chief Justice, Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo.”
“The President has consequently, established a committee in compliance with Article 146(6) of the Constitution and in consultation with the Council of State with the following composition to inquire into the petitions which have been referred to them”.
The committee is composed as follows:
Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, Justice of the Supreme Court – Chairman
Justice Samuel Kwame Adibu Asiedu, Justice of the Supreme Court – Member
Daniel Yaw Domelevo, Former Auditor-General – Member
Major Flora Bazwaanura Dalugo, Ghana Armed Forces – Member
Professor James Sefah Dzisah, Associate Professor, University of Ghana – Member
Meanwhile, the specific allegations contained in the petitions have not been publicly disclosed.
Justice Baffoe-Bonnie has since been appointed to serve as the acting Chief Justice while the investigation proceeds.
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