The Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to heed public sentiment and revoke Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo’s suspension.
Speaking on Eyewitness News on Citi FM on Monday, May 5, he emphasised that the protest had successfully conveyed its message even before participants took to the streets.
“Before we even stepped on the street, Ghanaians woke up to the reality,” he stated.
He argued that as a democratically elected leader, President Mahama must respect the will of the people.
“We think that the President should listen to the people because he is the product of democracy. He cannot pretend to be a dictator when he was elected democratically,” Ahiagbah asserted.
The suspension of Chief Justice Torkornoo has sparked widespread debate, with critics accusing the President of undermining judicial independence.
Ahiagbah maintained that the protest reflected the collective concerns of Ghanaians. “I think that Ghanaians are aligned with our message and the demands that we are making,” he added.
The demonstration, which saw participation from various political and civil society groups, aimed to pressure the government into reversing the decision. Protesters argue that the suspension threatens the integrity of Ghana’s judiciary and sets a dangerous precedent
Source: citinewsroom.com