📰 Sammy Gyamfi Criticizes NPP Over Chief Justice Removal: Labels Actions as Hypocritical
In a recent interview on Joy FM's Super Morning Show, Sammy
Gyamfi, acting CEO of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), has openly criticized the
New Patriotic Party (NPP) for what he perceives as hypocrisy concerning the
ongoing efforts to remove Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. (Chief
Justice removal: Sammy Gyamfi accuses NPP of hypocrisy)
🗣️ Upholding the
Constitution: A Call for Consistency
Gyamfi emphasized the importance of adhering to the 1992
Constitution, particularly Article 146, which outlines the procedure for
removing a Chief Justice. He challenged critics to identify any constitutional
breaches by the President or the Council of State in the current proceedings. (Chief
Justice removal: Sammy Gyamfi accuses NPP of hypocrisy)
"If Ghana is going to develop and our democracy is
going to thrive, we must all promote the rule of law," Gyamfi asserted. (Chief
Justice removal: Sammy Gyamfi accuses NPP of hypocrisy)
He clarified that the President did not initiate the
petitions but acted upon receiving them, forwarding them to the Council of
State after obtaining the Chief Justice's response. The Council, with 30 out of
31 members concurring, found a prima facie case, leading to the establishment
of an investigative committee and the subsequent suspension of the Chief
Justice. (Chief
Justice removal: Sammy Gyamfi accuses NPP of hypocrisy)
🔄 Accusations of Double
Standards
Gyamfi highlighted what he considers a double standard by
the NPP, recalling the 2018 suspension of four superior court justices under
similar constitutional provisions during President Akufo-Addo's tenure. (Chief
Justice removal: Sammy Gyamfi accuses NPP of hypocrisy)
"You are the same NPP people who suspended four
justices of our superior court based on the same Article 146," he pointed
out. (Chief
Justice removal: Sammy Gyamfi accuses NPP of hypocrisy)
He questioned the NPP's current stance, suggesting that
their opposition to the Chief Justice's removal contradicts their previous
actions. (Chief
Justice removal: Sammy Gyamfi accuses NPP of hypocrisy)
⚖️ Ensuring Judicial Integrity
Gyamfi defended the suspension as a measure to maintain the
judiciary's integrity and allow the Chief Justice to address the allegations
without the pressures of her official duties. He argued that this approach
ensures the justice system operates without disruption and upholds public
confidence. (Justice
system could have suffered without the CJ's suspension)
"The suspension ensures that the judiciary continues to
operate smoothly without disruption," Gyamfi stated. (Justice
system could have suffered without the CJ's suspension)
He further noted that the petitioners allege violations of
their fundamental human rights and breaches of constitutional and professional
ethics by the Chief Justice. (Chief
Justice removal: Sammy Gyamfi accuses NPP of hypocrisy)
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