A coalition of political parties led by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has officially submitted a petition to the Judiciary, calling on judicial authorities to prevail on President John Dramani Mahama to reverse the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.
During the presentation of the petition, Minority Leader Alexander 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.
He also issued a caution to key officials within the judiciary, including the Acting Chief Justice and the Acting Judicial Service Secretary, urging them not to become complacent simply because they may not be directly affected by the suspension.
He warned that the emerging pattern of removing Chief Justices and Superior Court judges with 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.
