Hamza Suhuyini, a member of the Communications Team of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has dismissed claims by Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo that the ongoing process to determine her possible removal from office is politically motivated.
His remarks come in response to a press conference held by the Chief Justice on June 25, during which she described the ongoing proceedings as flawed and politically driven. Justice Torkonoo suggested that the process was being manipulated to achieve a predetermined outcome.
But speaking on The Big Issue on Channel One TV on Saturday, June 28, 2025, Suhuyini refuted the claims, claiming the Chief Justice was being misled by political considerations rather than legal reasoning.
“No doubt many of her legal counsellors are brilliant lawyers, but the only reason they make such mistakes is clearly about politics. So, they are not being driven at this stage by the law. This is because they have succeeded in convincing the woman that the process is political,” he said.
According to him, this political framing has caused Justice Torkonoo’s legal team to overlook key legal opportunities that could have strengthened her position.
“They are missing the thorny legal issues they could have taken advantage of, and in the process, they are shutting the legal doors upon themselves. So, this has nothing to do with President John Dramani Mahama or the NDC as a party,” he stressed.
Suhuyini maintained that the Chief Justice must take full responsibility and subject herself to the constitutional process in good faith.
“It is Madam Torkonoo’s cross, and she must stand tall and face the committee. After they are done with their work and she feels strongly about the outcome of the recommendations, that will be the time to take advantage of the power of a judicial review,” he added.