Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has declared that the Minority Caucus will strongly resist any attempt to undermine the independence and sanctity of Ghana’s judiciary, pledging to continue to “speak truth to power” in defence of justice and constitutional order.
Speaking during the opening of the Third Meeting of the First Session of the Ninth Parliament of Ghana in Accra on Tuesday, Mr Afenyo-Markin said the judiciary had long stood as the ultimate defender of liberty, warning that any deviation from this principle would erode public trust in the justice system.
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Reaffirming the Minority’s stance, he condemned the dismissal of Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, describing it as lacking transparency, violating constitutional principles, and setting a dangerous precedent in Ghana’s democratic governance.
“The Minority therefore calls for restraint, reflection, and a renewed commitment to fairness, equality, and ensuring the true meaning of freedom under the rule of law,” Mr Afenyo-Markin said.
He further criticised the alleged selective application of justice, citing instances where opposition figures were arrested while individuals close to the government escaped similar scrutiny.
“Justice cannot be harsh on critics and lenient on those close to power,” he cautioned.
Meanwhile, Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin administered the oath of office to two newly elected Members of Parliament, Mr Bernard Bediako Baidoo of Akwatia and Professor Alidu Seidu of Tamale Central.
Mr Baidoo won the Akwatia by-election with 18,199 votes, following the death of the late Ernest Yaw Kumi, a former New Patriotic Party MP.
