(VIDEO) Judicial Showdown: NPP, Allies Hit the Streets Over Chief Justice’s Suspension
Opposition parties rally in Accra to defend judicial independence as tensions flare over Chief Justice Torkornoo’s controversial suspension.
- NPP and allied parties are marching in Accra today against the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo
- Protesters claim the suspension is a political attack on Ghana’s judiciary by NDC-linked actors
- Others criticize it as politicizing a constitutional process
A coalition of political parties, spearheaded by the New Patriotic Party (NPP), will stage a mass protest today, Monday, May 5, in Accra to express their outrage over what they describe as a politically driven suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.
The NPP and its allies—including the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), National Democratic Party (NDP), People’s National Party (PNP), and the Ghana Union Movement (GUM)—believe the move threatens the independence of Ghana’s judiciary and sets a troubling precedent.
According to NPP General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong, the Chief Justice’s suspension not only violates the 1992 Constitution but also undermines public confidence in the courts.
He accused elements linked to the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) of orchestrating the suspension as part of a broader political interference campaign.
Protesters are expected to march through central Accra, turning the capital into a battleground for one of the most heated legal and political confrontations in recent memory.
While supporters of the demonstration argue it’s a legitimate effort to defend democratic institutions, critics have dismissed it as an attempt by the NPP to politicize a constitutional matter and derail due process.
The Ghana Bar Association has also denounced the suspension, labeling it unconstitutional and calling for its immediate reversal.
In contrast, some legal analysts, such as Dr. John Osae-Kwapong of CDD-Ghana, have urged restraint and patience, asserting that the matter should follow its constitutional course.
With tensions escalating and the December elections approaching, today’s protest may mark a pivotal moment in Ghana’s democratic landscape.
Security forces have pledged to maintain order, manage traffic, and ensure a peaceful demonstration.
