Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has called on Members of Parliament to set aside partisan loyalties and unite in defence of Ghana’s democratic institutions, particularly the independence of the judiciary.
His remarks were made on Monday, May 5, during a protest by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) against the recent suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo by President John Dramani Mahama.
The protestors presented a petition to Parliament, which was received by Clerk to Parliament, Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror.
Describing the current political climate as a threat to the country’s constitutional order, Mr. Afenyo-Markin pointed out, “Ghana is under siege. This is a call to all of us, regardless of political affiliation, to defend the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary.”
He denounced what he called politically driven interference in the judiciary and urged Parliament to assert its constitutional mandate as a vital check on executive overreach.
“We cannot allow institutions of state to be undermined under the guise of accountability. Parliament must act as the last line of defence for our democracy,” he emphasised.
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