Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin unleashed a blistering critique of President John Dramani Mahama, accusing him of returning to power with “vengeance in his heart” amid growing controversy over the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.
Speaking during a high-stakes demonstration organized by the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Afenyo-Markin painted Mahama’s presidency as one driven not by national healing but by political score-settling.
“We are witnessing actions aimed not at building, but at breaking down institutions,” the Minority Leader said, referencing what he claims is a systematic effort to erode judicial independence and punish dissent.
The demonstration—drawing a sizable crowd of opposition supporters and civil society figures—centered on the sudden suspension of Chief Justice Torkornoo, which critics describe as a politically charged decision lacking constitutional backing.
In a petition submitted to Parliament, the NPP called for an urgent probe into the suspension, demanding transparency and the restoration of constitutional order.
“This country deserves leadership grounded in justice and reconciliation, not retribution,” Afenyo-Markin declared, warning against what he sees as an emerging culture of political vendetta.
As tensions escalate and scrutiny mounts, the Mahama administration faces growing pressure to explain the decision—and to reassure Ghanaians that the rule of law remains intact.
Source:TheDotNews