A coalition of political parties, led by the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has taken to the streets of Accra today, Monday, May 5, 2025, to protest the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, which they claim is a politically motivated attack on the independence of Ghana’s judiciary.
The NPP, joined by allied parties including the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), National Democratic Party (NDP), People’s National Party (PNP), and the Ghana Union Movement (GUM), are demonstrating against what they perceive as a dangerous precedent that undermines public trust in the judicial system.
NPP General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong has publicly condemned the suspension, stating that it violates the 1992 Constitution and erodes public confidence in the courts. He has further accused elements affiliated with the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) of orchestrating the suspension as part of a broader campaign of political interference.
The demonstrators are marching through the central business district of Accra, turning the capital into a focal point for a highly charged legal and political dispute.
Supporters of the protest argue that it is a necessary action to defend Ghana’s democratic institutions against political overreach. However, critics have dismissed the demonstration as a partisan attempt by the NPP to politicize a constitutional process and obstruct due process.
The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has also voiced strong opposition to the suspension, labeling it unconstitutional and demanding its immediate reversal.
Conversely, some legal analysts, such as Dr. John Osae-Kwapong of CDD-Ghana, have called for restraint and patience, emphasizing that the matter should be allowed to proceed through the established constitutional channels.
As political tensions escalate and with the December elections looming, this protest is viewed by many as a critical moment in Ghana’s democratic trajectory.
Security forces have committed to maintaining public order, managing traffic flow, and ensuring that the demonstration remains peaceful. The situation is being closely monitored by both local and international observers.
