MP for Afigya Kwabre North, Collins Adomako-Mensah
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Afigya Kwabre North, Collins Adomako-Mensah, has cautioned against the growing trend of politicising the judiciary, describing it as a dangerous path that could undermine the country’s democratic institutions.
Speaking on ChannelOne TV on April 8, 2025, the MP expressed concern over the increasing political commentary surrounding the judiciary, particularly involving the Chief Justice.
“I mean, there’s been a lot of politicking here and there. That’s where I have an issue. If we are not careful and begin to politicise the judiciary, which we all agree is the most sacrosanct of the three arms of government, we’ll run into serious trouble. If we push that kind of politicisation to Parliament, which is already highly political, then we have a problem,” he said.
Adomako-Mensah stressed that while Parliament is inherently political, dragging the judiciary into that space could have serious consequences.
“Any future president might come under pressure from his government to remove a Chief Justice appointed by a predecessor,” he added.
He referenced ongoing national conversations about constitutional reforms, particularly concerns regarding the scope of presidential powers.
The MP emphasised the need to strike a careful balance in managing such matters to preserve the judiciary’s integrity.
“If we’re not careful and don’t handle this issue delicately, we might find ourselves in trouble, especially with the current public perception that one political party is defending the Chief Justice,” he noted.
He continued, “The other side is calling for her removal. If we go down that road, we could end up in a situation where every new president feels compelled to take action that may not serve the country’s best interests.”
Adomako-Mensah’s comments follow recent petitions sent to President John Dramani Mahama, demanding the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.
In response, the President, after consultations, issued a 10-day ultimatum for the Chief Justice to respond to the petitions. That deadline expired on April 7, 2025, and the Chief Justice has since submitted her response.
Wactch video below:
The judiciary is a cornerstone of our democracy and shouldn’t be politicized.’ – Collins Adomako-Mensah, MP for Afigya Kwabre North, weighs in on the petition to remove the Chief Justice in a powerful conversation on #BreakfastDaily. #ChannelOneNews pic.twitter.com/BM8H7MLy6Q
— CITI FM 97.3 (@Citi973) April 8, 2025
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