By: Franklin Asare-Donkoh
A coalition of opposition political parties, led by the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has officially submitted a petition to the Judiciary, calling for the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo to be halted.
The petitioners are urging the judicial authorities to prevail upon President John Dramani Mahama to reverse the suspension of Chief Justice Torkornoo.
Speaking after the petition was submitted on Monday, May 5, 2025, Minority Leader Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin appealed to staff of the Judicial Service to stand with the political parties in defending justice and fairness within the judicial arm of government.
According to him, the emerging pattern of removing Chief Justices and Superior Court judges following changes in political administration risks entrenching division and resentment within the system.
“For the Judiciary to rise, don’t be comfortable because it is Torkornoo. Don’t be comfortable, because you have your own grievances, you also have a party interest, because the attack is benefiting you. No, be with that attitude of touch one, touch all. Rather, pray that a fair system is created for all to benefit,” Afenyo-Markin stated.
In response, Acting Judicial Service Secretary Dr Cyracus Badinye Bapuuroh expressed appreciation to the delegation for their engagement and assured them that the petition would be forwarded to the appropriate authorities for consideration.
