The Minority Leader in Parliament, Hon. Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has launched a scathing attack on the President, accusing him of attempting to pack the Supreme Court in a bid to lay the foundation for a third term agenda—a move he describes as a direct threat to Ghana’s democracy and judicial independence.
Addressing journalists at the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Headquarters, where the party officially announced the ‘Save The Judiciary Demo’ scheduled for Monday, May 5, Afenyo-Markin alleged that the President’s nomination of seven new justices to the Supreme Court was not just politically motivated, but a calculated attempt to capture the judiciary.
“It is obvious that the bold attempt by Mr. President to nominate, out of the blue, seven judges to the Supreme Court is a fast-track strategy for a third term agenda,”- he declared.
“He’s doing this through the advice of the hawks of the NDC, aiming to pack the court and clear the path for unconstitutional leadership extension.”
The Minority Leader, flanked by fellow MPs , Political Parties and civil society sympathizers, said the demonstration is not about partisanship, but about defending the soul of the Constitution and protecting institutional integrity.
“This is not Parliament’s fight. This is a fight for every citizen who believes in the rule of law and the supremacy of the Constitution. Power may change hands, but the Constitution must always stand,”- he said.
Afenyo-Markin questioned the sudden shift by the ruling government, referencing past criticism of similar judicial appointments by opposition members.
The demonstration, he stressed, will be peaceful but firm, beginning at 5:00 AM on Monday, May 5.
Protesters are expected to march in defense of judicial independence and demand transparency and restraint in the current government’s dealings with the judiciary.
He warned of the consequences of political overreach, stating that “retaliatory politics” will only deepen divisions in Ghana’s democratic fabric.
The ‘Save The Judiciary Demo’ is expected to draw large crowds, including legal minds, civil society groups, political actors, and concerned citizens.
Ghana|Atinkaonline.com|Ebenezer Madugu