NPP panicking over corruption exposure, counting on CJ’s protection – Fifi Kwetey claims

The General Secretary of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, has accused the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) of making unnecessary noise over the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo because they feel they no longer have any protection within the judiciary.

The NPP has strongly condemned the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo by President John Dramani Mahama, describing the move as unconstitutional, absurd, and repugnant.

President Mahama, on Tuesday, April 22, suspended the Chief Justice following the establishment of a prima facie case in response to three separate petitions seeking her removal from office.

However, the NPP believes such an action sets a dangerous precedent and marks a setback for democratic governance in the country. The party, which recently staged a demonstration with some smaller opposition parties against the Chief Justice’s suspension, has vowed to explore other means to prevent her removal from office.

In an interview with Joy News, the NDC General Secretary, Fifi Kwetey, claimed the NPP is fighting the possible removal of the Chief Justice because they fear losing court cases in her absence.

“The NPP feels that her departure makes it difficult for them to feel safe when cases are brought against them. Their fear is that the person who could have been there to possibly manipulate the system in their favor is no longer there. That is their concern,” he stated.

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