Joseph Ade Coker, former Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has criticized the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for their protest against the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, calling it a “childish” political stunt.
Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Tuesday, May 6, Coker defended the government’s actions, asserting that due process was being followed and that the NDC would not be swayed by the opposition’s actions.
“The government is doing the right thing, and due process is being followed.
All the petitions they sent were childish, because nothing will move President Mahama or the NDC from adhering to the constitutional provisions of this country,” Coker said.
He emphasized that the suspension was part of a lawful procedure and that President John Dramani Mahama remained committed to upholding the constitution.
The protest, organized on May 5 by a coalition of opposition parties led by the NPP, saw demonstrators calling for the reversal of the Chief Justice’s suspension.
Petitions were presented to the Presidency, Parliament, and the Judiciary, urging President Mahama to act in favor of Torkornoo’s reinstatement.
Justice Torkornoo was suspended on April 22, 2025, following the establishment of a prima facie case against her, based on complaints from private citizen Daniel Ofori, police officer Ayamga Akolgo, and the civil society group Shining Stars of Ghana.
A five-member committee has been set up to investigate the allegations, in line with Article 146(6) of the 1992 Constitution.