The Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has called on a future government to review what he described as the injustice meted out to former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo following her removal from office.
His comments come after the ECOWAS Court of Justice on Wednesday, June 24 dismissed all claims filed by Justice Torkornoo in connection with her removal.
Reacting to the ruling on Facebook, June 25, 2026, Mr Ahiagbah described the court’s decision as disappointing and argued that the circumstances of the former Chief Justice’s removal warranted further scrutiny.
“I sincerely hope that a future government will take all necessary steps to re-examine and address the clear injustice inflicted upon Justice Torkornoo. Ghana must not let this chapter close without accountability,” he said.
According to him, the events leading to Justice Torkornoo’s removal represented a troubling moment for Ghana’s democracy and judicial independence.
Mr Ahiagbah alleged that the process was rushed and politically motivated, claiming that constitutional safeguards intended to protect the independence of the judiciary were disregarded.
“We saw an unprecedented and hurried process against Chief Justice Torkornoo, with a committee whose conclusion seemed predetermined before its proceedings concluded, the deliberate public humiliation of one of the highest judicial officers in the land, and a brazen disregard for the constitutional safeguards designed precisely to protect the independence of our institutions,” he stated.
The NPP Communications Director maintained that the issue extended beyond the former Chief Justice and touched on the broader question of institutional independence.
“This issue is not just about Justice Torkornoo as an individual. What we face is a pattern of executive conduct that systematically weakens institutions, intimidates independent-minded officials, and steadily consolidates political control over a branch of government intended to operate free of partisan interference,” he said.
Mr Ahiagbah further described Justice Torkornoo’s legal challenge as a significant moment in Ghana’s democratic history.
“Justice Torkornoo’s effort to defend her rights and her office will be remembered as a historic moment in Ghana’s democratic journey. It stands as an act of courage amid political persecution,” he added.
He also called on Ghanaians to remain vigilant in defending judicial independence, warning that any perceived weakening of the judiciary could have consequences for all citizens.
“A weakened judiciary risks not only political opponents but every citizen. Today, it’s Justice Torkornoo. Tomorrow, it could be you or your neighbour,” Mr Ahiagbah said.
