NPP, other political parties to protest CJ’s suspension today

A coalition of political parties, led by the New Patriotic Party (NPP), will protest today. This demonstration is in response to the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. The NPP believes this action threatens judicial independence.

Party members and supporters will march through Accra's main streets. Other participating parties include the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), National Democratic Party (NDP), People’s National Party (PNP), and Ghana Union Movement (GUM).

The NPP claims there is “calculated and dangerous interference” in the judiciary. They accuse political actors from the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) of this interference.

NPP General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong criticized those behind the suspension. He said they are trying to erode public trust in the judicial system. He argued that the suspension process violated the 1992 Constitution.

Frimpong warned that allowing such actions could harm judicial independence in Ghana. The planned demonstration has received mixed reactions from the public. Supporters see it as a defense of democratic institutions.

Critics accuse the NPP of politicizing a constitutional issue. They claim the party is using protests to influence ongoing legal proceedings.

The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) condemned the suspension as unconstitutional. They have called for an immediate reversal of this decision.

Some legal experts, like Dr. John Osae-Kwapong, disagree with this view. They argue that current developments reflect constitutional processes that should continue.

As tensions rise, today's protest may become a significant flashpoint in Ghana's politics. It could impact governance and democracy ahead of December's general elections.

Security agencies have assured citizens they are ready for a peaceful protest. Measures are in place to manage traffic and prevent disturbances during the event.