A coalition of political parties, led by the New Patriotic Party (NPP), will stage a protest today, Monday, May 5, in Accra over what the NPP describes as a politically motivated attack on judicial independence following the suspension of Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo.
The demonstration will see members and supporters of the NPP and its allied parties march through key streets of the capital.
Joining the protest are the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), National Democratic Party (NDP), People’s National Party (PNP), and Ghana Union Movement (GUM), among others.
According to the NPP, the Chief Justice’s suspension represents a “calculated and dangerous interference” in the judiciary by actors affiliated with the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC).
NPP General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong accused those behind the move of undermining public confidence in the judiciary. He argued that the procedure leading to the suspension violated the 1992 Constitution and warned that failure to resist it could set a dangerous precedent.
The demonstration has drawn mixed reactions. Supporters view it as a necessary stand to protect democratic institutions, while critics argue the NPP is politicising a constitutional matter and using street protests to influence legal outcomes.
The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has condemned the suspension, describing it as unconstitutional and calling for its immediate reversal.
However, some legal analysts, including Dr. John Osae-Kwapong of the Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), maintain that the matter falls within constitutional boundaries and should be allowed to proceed through the proper channels.
Security agencies say they are prepared to maintain order during the demonstration, with measures in place to manage traffic and ensure public safety.
