The Minority in Parliament is calling on President John Mahama and Attorney General Dr. Dominic Ayine to urgently break their silence and respond to serious allegations raised by suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.
In her first public appearance on Wednesday, June 25, following ongoing investigations into three petitions seeking her removal from office, the Chief Justice expressed deep concerns about alleged procedural breaches, violations of her fundamental rights, and what she described as a coordinated effort to oust her unjustly.
The government swiftly countered with a press briefing led by spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu, who described the Chief Justice’s public comments as “most regrettable.” He reiterated President Mahama’s dedication to the rule of law and the preservation of Ghana’s constitutional principles, regardless of an individual’s rank or role.
However, at a press conference in Parliament, Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah criticized the continued silence from both the President and the Attorney General, noting that nearly 48 hours had passed without any direct response to the Chief Justice’s claims.
The MP emphasized that given the gravity of the allegations, it is imperative for the President and Attorney General to publicly address the matter and reassure Ghanaians of the government’s commitment to transparency, due process, and judicial independence.
Story By: Afia Ohenewaa Akyerem