NPP LACKS MORAL AUTHORITY TO CRITICIZE CHIEF JUSTICE REMOVAL PROCESS

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is facing criticism over its stance on the process to remove Ghana’s Chief Justice. While the NPP has condemned directives to reverse public sector appointments made after December 7, 2024, political opponents argue that the party has no moral authority to speak against the process given its own actions in recent years.

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused the Akufo-Addo administration and Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo of attempting to stack the Supreme Court with judges aligned with the NPP, citing a recommendation to appoint five new justices. This has raised concerns about the impartiality of the judiciary.

In response to these developments, prominent figures such as Professor Stephen Adei have warned that attempts to remove the Chief Justice or Electoral Commission Chair without due process could have dire consequences for Ghana’s democratic integrity. Similarly, former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo criticized former President Mahama’s claim that the judiciary is "packed" with NPP-aligned judges, stating that such remarks could erode public trust in the legal system.

The situation underscores the growing tension around the independence of key state institutions and the legal frameworks guiding their leadership.