"Let The Courts Decide": Asiedu Nketiah Cautions Against Premature Judgment On Chief Justice Torkonoo

/ NDC Chairman warns of repercussions in calling for Chief Justice’s dismissal, urges respect for judicial processes as Supreme Court adjourns petition hearing to May 6.

• Asiedu Nketiah avoids direct comment on CJ’s removal, citing respect for legal procedures.

• He uses a proverb to warn those aggressively pursuing the Chief Justice’s dismissal.

• The Supreme Court has postponed the crucial hearing to May 6, 2025, due to a judge's absence.

Asiedu Nketiah urges Ghanaians to respect due process amid calls for
the Chief Justice’s removal.

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has urged Ghanaians and political actors to allow the legal process to unfold in the case involving the possible removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Torkonoo. He stressed the importance of judicial independence and warned of potential consequences for those prematurely calling for her ouster.

Speaking during an interview on Radio Gold on April 18, 2025, Asiedu Nketiah carefully distanced himself from the ongoing debate, instead choosing to use a proverbial Ghanaian saying to communicate his caution:

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"When an old woman is about to die, she becomes very dangerous; anybody who would say she should die might even die before her. That is why I don't want to add my voice to her court issue. The court should decide."

The Chairman emphasized that due process must be followed and hinted that making politically charged calls regarding the judiciary could backfire.

Asiedu Nketiah also reflected on his long-standing advocacy for institutional reforms in the country. He stated that even before the NDC assumed power, he had been vocal about the need for a reset within key institutions such as the judiciary, the Electoral Commission, and other governance agencies. His remarks appeared to frame the current judicial tensions as part of a broader structural issue rather than an isolated controversy.

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court of Ghana has again adjourned a hearing on the matter. The court was expected to rule on an application seeking to injunct the President and the Council of State from determining whether a prima facie case exists regarding the petitions seeking Chief Justice Torkonoo’s removal.

The hearing, scheduled for April 16, 2025, could not proceed as planned due to the absence of Justice Samuel Asiedu, one of the five justices presiding over the case. Presiding Judge Henrietta Mensah Bonsu addressed the courtroom, stating that the panel had encountered “unavoidable problems” that necessitated the adjournment.

"We have had problems and for unavoidable reasons have to adjourn," she said.

The case has now been officially rescheduled to May 6, 2025.

As national attention continues to center on this high-profile judicial matter, many eyes are on the Supreme Court to deliver a verdict that maintains the integrity of Ghana’s legal system and addresses growing concerns over political interference in judicial affairs.

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