The Movement for Change (MC) has expressed support for the suspension of the Chief Justice of Ghana, stating that the President’s action adheres to the procedural framework outlined in Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution. The movement believes that the constitution outlines the procedures for removing a Chief Justice, and the President’s decision to set up a five-member committee to investigate the petition against the Chief Justice is well-grounded in the constitution.
The MC has called on the committee members to be fair to both sides and ensure that the outcome of their work deepens the country’s democracy. The movement has also advised political parties, particularly the NPP and NDC, to refrain from politicizing the matter and allow the laws of the land to work.
However, the MC has expressed a desire for a more transparent process, suggesting that the Constitutional Review Committee consider how the process of removing state officials from office could be made more transparent. The movement has also criticized the Ghana Bar Association’s call for the President to suspend the suspension of the Chief Justice, stating that their stance should be grounded in law.
The Movement for Change has reiterated its commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring that the constitutional processes unfold with integrity. The movement has urged the people of Ghana to remain calm and allow the inquiry to proceed while demanding that those in authority act with humility and transparency.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
