An alliance of political parties has announced plans to stage a demonstration against the ruling government in response to the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Sackey Torkornoo, and the mass dismissal of public service appointees.
The political parties, led by the New Patriotic Party (NPP), including the Ghana Union Movement (GUM), Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), National Democratic Party (NDP), and the People’s National Party (PNP), along with other groups, aim to oppose several actions taking place under the current government.
According to a statement dated Friday, April 25, 2025, and shared by the National Organiser of the NPP, Henry Nana Boakye, the protest, scheduled for May 5, 2025, aims to mount a strong defense of the country’s constitution and the independence of the judiciary.
“In an unwavering defense of Ghana’s constitutional order and judicial independence, political parties and well-meaning Ghanaians will be staging a nationwide demonstration in response to the unlawful suspension of the Chief Justice on Monday, May 5, 2025.
“At an emergency meeting held on Thursday, April 24, 2025, the political parties, namely, New Patriotic Party (NPP), Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), National Democratic Party (NDP), People’s National Party (PNP), Ghana Union Movement (GUM) and other political parties resolved to stand up in defense of our constitution to promote and safeguard our cherished democracy,” parts of the statement read.
Referencing the case of former Chief Justice, Georgina Theodora Wood, the statement further highlighted that the group had observed a pattern of the rule of law being disregarded by the government through its actions and decisions, which they believe could pose serious risks to the country’s democracy.
“The political parties observed that the blatant disregard for the rule of law is not merely a political matter but rather an assault on the very soul of our democracy. The disturbing trend of judicial intimidation by the NDC is not new. The pattern is undeniable. A case in reference is the NDC failed plot in 2010 to remove Ghana’s first female Chief Justice, Georgina Theodora Wood,” it said.
The statement added, “History is being repeated today. The NDC’s obsession with capturing and controlling every arm of government, even the independent judiciary, is playing out before our eyes. We must not remain silent. This protest is a clarion call to all citizens: stand for justice, defend democracy, and protect our constitutional order.”
The political parties also accused the government of orchestrating a plan to amend the constitution in order to allow President John Dramani Mahama to run for a third term, despite his ineligibility to do so.
They have, therefore, vowed to strongly oppose and protest the use of political power to alter the laws, emphasising the need to protect the country’s democratic institutions.
“Even more concerning is what lies ahead: a covert plan to pursue constitutional interpretation at the Supreme Court once reconstituted with loyalist appointments to challenge the conventional reading of Article 66(2). The ultimate goal? The ultimate goal is to legitimise John Mahama’s bid for a third term as president in the 2028 general elections,” it added.
Read the full statement below;
Source: www.ghanaweb.com
