Member of Parliament for Suame, John Darko
The Member of Parliament for Suame, John Darko, has raised concerns over the suspension of the Chief Justice of the Republic, Gertrude Araba Torkornoo, by President John Dramani Mahama.
According to him, the grounds for the Chief Justice’s suspension are questionable, and if those same standards were applied consistently, the president himself should also face scrutiny, for instance, over his travels with his son aboard Ghana’s presidential jet.
Speaking in an interview on Oyerepa TV on April 23, 2025, the MP said the removal of the Chief Justice could be a major blow to Ghana’s democratic progress.
“There are serious matters that must be looked into, and you’re saying the Chief Justice should be removed because she traveled with her daughter. Meanwhile, the president travels in Ghana’s private jet with his son, who doesn’t work for any government institution, has he been fired?” he questioned.
He emphasized the high standing of the Chief Justice in the governance structure of the country.
“When you mention the four most important people in Ghana, she is one of them: the President, the Vice President, the Speaker, and the Chief Justice.”
Darko added that such actions undermine the country’s democratic values and may set a dangerous precedent.
“I feel that where we are as a country, if we fail in this democratic experiment, how are we going to justify to our grandchildren that during our time, we supported decisions that undermined our democracy? We need to do better,” he stressed.
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