Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin
The Positive Transparency and Accountability Movement-AFRICA (PTAAM-AFRICA) has criticized the recent actions of the Minority in Parliament.
The criticisms follow a press conference in which the New Patriotic Party (NPP) urged religious leaders, traditional authorities, and civil society organizations to intervene in what they described as a looming constitutional crisis.
According to the group, the Minority’s call sought to prevent President John Dramani Mahama from exercising his constitutional authority to suspend the Chief Justice, Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo.
The group explained that the power to do so is explicitly provided under the 1992 Constitution of Ghana, which outlines the President’s role in matters relating to the judiciary.
In a statement on April 23, 2025, PTAAM-AFRICA condemned the call by the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, describing it as an attempt to politicize a matter of legal and constitutional significance.
The movement warned against subjecting the nation’s governance processes to partisan interests.
“We unequivocally state that no individual or institution is above the law governing our conduct and misconduct in this country,” PTAAM-AFRICA said.
“This call to politicize a constitutional process undermines the very democratic institutions we should be strengthening.”
PTAAM-AFRICA further emphasized the importance of upholding the principles of due process, urging all stakeholders to allow the legal framework to function without external interference.
The movement called for a fair hearing for Chief Justice Torkornoo, stating that any decision regarding her tenure must be handled in accordance with the law.
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