'They think they’ve broken the Judiciary' - Minority blasts gov’t over constitutional breach

The Minority in Parliament has criticized the Mahama administration. They accuse it of violating the Constitution and acting with impunity. They believe the Judiciary has been weakened.

On May 12, 2025, the Minority Caucus issued a press release. They called out what they termed an “egregious violation” of Article 60 of the 1992 Constitution.

They noted that the President, Vice President, and Speaker are all out of the country. There was no swearing-in for an Acting President during this time.

“This is a clear violation of Article 60,” the statement said. It referenced the Asare v. Attorney General case, which states there must always be an acting head of state.

The Minority did not hold back in their criticism.

“Their conduct is unconstitutional; it is deliberate and calculated,” they stated. They accused the administration of treating the Constitution as an inconvenience.

The caucus expressed anger over the government's comfort in breaking laws.

“They feel emboldened to flout our supreme law,” they said, believing they have weakened the Judiciary.

Their attacks on judicial independence threaten rule of law, according to the Minority.

The Speaker left Ghana on May 8, 2025. The President and Vice were aware but still left without swearing in an Acting President.

“The President knew this but chose to leave anyway,” they charged.

This act shows “willful disregard for Ghana’s Constitution.” The precedent set by the Supreme Court remains unchanged.

The statement warned about Ghana’s democracy's state.

“Those responsible for safeguarding our Constitution have failed,” it said. They are undermining its authority and threatening democratic gains.

Quoting former U.S. President Barack Obama, they reminded Ghanaians that constitutions need respect from citizens and leaders alike.

“Our Constitution has no power on its own,” they noted. “We give it power through our participation.”

The caucus emphasized that Ghana’s constitutional democracy is fragile. “Our democratic progress is not guaranteed or irreversible,” they warned.

The statement was signed by John Darko, Legal Counsel to the Minority Caucus. It ended with a promise to hold the government accountable.

“We will expose and resist such violations,” they declared. “We will use legal provisions to ensure constitutional breaches face consequences.”