Hundreds of Ghanaians are anticipated to participate in a nationwide protest at this time, fifth Might, led by the opposition New Patriotic Social gathering (NPP) in response to the latest suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo.
The demonstration, themed ‘Save Our Judiciary’, is being organised in collaboration with 4 different political events: the Liberal Social gathering of Ghana (LPG), the Nationwide Democratic Social gathering (NDP), the Individuals’s Nationwide Social gathering (PNP), and the Ghana Union Motion (GUM).
The protest is ready to start at 5:00 a.m. from the realm reverse the Supreme Courtroom, proceed previous Parliament Home, and finish at Jubilee Home, the place a proper petition shall be offered to the presidency.
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In a joint assertion issued on twenty fourth April, the events accused the ruling Nationwide Democratic Congress (NDC) of orchestrating a deliberate effort to intimidate and undermine the judiciary.
They described the Chief Justice’s suspension as “illegal” and a “blatant disregard for the rule of legislation”.
The assertion additional alleged that President John Mahama is making an attempt to govern the judiciary as a way to legitimise a controversial bid for a third term in office.
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Justice Torkornoo was suspended on Tuesday, twenty second April, pursuant to Article 146(6) of the 1992 Structure.
The choice adopted consultations between President Mahama and the Council of State, after a prima facie case was established primarily based on three separate petitions submitted towards her.
Consistent with constitutional provisions, a committee has been established to analyze the allegations.
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The committee, fashioned in session with the Council of State, is chaired by Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang of the Supreme Courtroom.
The event has triggered widespread debate throughout the nation, with authorized consultants, civil society organisations, and political commentators expressing divergent views on the legitimacy and timing of the suspension.
