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Former Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Joseph Ade Coker, has harshly criticised the protest organised by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) against the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, describing it as “childish” and politically pointless.
Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily show on Tuesday, May 6, Ade Coker defended the government’s handling of the matter, insisting that all actions taken have adhered strictly to constitutional guidelines. He stressed that President John Dramani Mahama remains committed to upholding the rule of law.
“All that they did yesterday, five months into governance, the government is doing the right thing, due process is being followed,” he stated. “So for me, all the petitions they sent were all childish, because nothing will move President Mahama or the NDC not to adhere to the constitutional provisions in this country.”
His remarks come in response to a demonstration held on Monday, May 5, by a coalition of opposition parties led by the NPP. Protesters submitted three separate petitions to the Presidency, Parliament, and the Judiciary, demanding that President Mahama rescind the suspension of the Chief Justice.
Justice Gertrude Torkornoo was suspended on April 22, 2025, after a prima facie case was established against her based on petitions filed by private citizen Daniel Ofori, police officer Ayamga Akolgo, and civil society group Shining Stars of Ghana.
A five-member committee has since been set up to investigate the allegations in accordance with Article 146(6) of the 1992 Constitution.
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