It’s Wrong for NPP to Defend Chief Justice – Inusah Fuseini
Former Tamale Central MP, Inusah Fuseini, has criticized the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for what he sees as an inappropriate political defense of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo amid discussions about her potential removal from office. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile, Mr. Fuseini expressed concern that the NPP’s strong involvement in defending the Chief Justice could undermine public trust in the judiciary’s neutrality.
According to him, the Chief Justice holds a national position and should not be drawn into partisan politics. He argued that by stepping in to shield her, the NPP gives the impression that she is aligned with the party, which could erode the judiciary’s independence. “It is totally wrong for a political party to assume the fight to protect the Chief Justice,” he stated.
Mr. Fuseini acknowledged that initiating removal proceedings against a Chief Justice is not inherently wrong when there are allegations of misconduct. However, he emphasized that such processes must be handled constitutionally and without political interference. He recalled a similar petition filed against Justice Torkornoo in 2024 and maintained that calls for scrutiny should not be dismissed without due consideration.
He further criticized the NPP’s legal allies who have been filing court cases aimed at obstructing presidential action on the matter, noting that most of these individuals have ties to the ruling party. “They are doing Madam a disservice, and I simply do not understand why the NPP is so jumpy,” he remarked.
Mr. Fuseini warned that this approach damages the public perception of the Chief Justice and the judicial system as a whole. He stated that the judiciary must be seen as independent and fair, and political interference only casts doubt on that independence. “If the NPP doesn’t know that they are creating the problem, I am telling them they are creating the problem,” he added.
In his view, the matter of the Chief Justice should be addressed within constitutional frameworks and not turned into a partisan issue. He called on political actors to exercise restraint and allow democratic institutions to function without undue influence.
Mr. Fuseini’s comments add to the growing public discourse surrounding the judiciary’s independence and the politicization of legal processes in Ghana.
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