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Parties Protest Today Against Suspension of CJ

Some four (4) political parties are all set to stage a nationwide demonstration today, Monday May 5 2025, dubbed “Save the Judiciary Demo”. against the suspension of the Chief Justice, describing the move as “a direct assault” on Ghana’s constitutional democracy.

The demonstration is being organized by a coalition of opposition and independent political groups, including the New Patriotic Party (NPP), the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), the National Democratic Party (NDP), and the People’s National Party (PNP) in response to President John Mahama’s controversial decision to suspend the Chief Justice.

The NPP, in full support of the demonstration has announced that it has that it has assigned some party members currently participating in the party’s ongoing national “thank you” tour led by the Party’s 2024 presidential candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, and this would affect the tour’s arrangements temporarily.

The Minority in Parliament has also announced support for the demonstration and said many of its members would be with the demonstrators on the streets.

A statement issued by the coalition of political parties organizing the demonstration noted: “

“We will not allow political power to erode the foundations of our republic. Let it be known: Ghanaians will not sit idly by while the independence of the judiciary is dismantled. The time has come for all well-meaning political parties, civil society groups, Christian Council, “Ghana Pentecostal Council, All religious groups and patriotic citizens to rise in protest against the unlawful and politically motivated suspension of the Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana.

“This reckless assault on the independence of the judiciary is not just an attack on one individual; it is a dangerous affront to the very Constitution that binds our democracy together. Ghanaians must not forget the chilling legacy of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) when it comes to the judiciary”, the statement added.

It said the “nationwide demonstration is not about politics; it is about principle. It is about protecting our Constitution. It is about ensuring that the judiciary remains the last bastion of our democracy. It is about saying no to impunity. We call on every Ghanaian who believes in the rule of law, justice, and the stability of our Republic to join this protest. This is a fight for Ghana. This is a fight for our future. This is a fight for justice.”

The statement alleged: “intelligence within political circles strongly suggests that efforts are already underway to petition for the removal of the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission and her deputies. With a handpicked Chief Justice potentially presiding over judicial decisions, this move would pave the way for full political control over Ghana’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 legitimize John Mahama’s bid for a third term as president in the 2028 general elections.”

Unlawful Termination of Appointments

The statement also commented on the subject of the mass sacking of public sector workers:

“Creating jobs for the youth is a national priority, but it must not come at the cost of unlawfully terminating the hard-earned appointments of innocent public servants. Is this the future Mahama promised? A regime of fear, where livelihoods are sacrificed on the altar of political vengeance?

“The signs of tyranny are clear. The posture of insensitivity and vindictiveness under Mahama’s leadership must be confronted head-on. Ghanaians must rise not in silence, but in defiance to protect their dignity, their jobs, and their democracy.

“To remain indifferent in the face of such developments is to silently endorse the erosion of our democratic foundations and the rise of an authoritarian state.”

 

 

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