Political analyst Samuel Boateng has reacted to the demonstration organised by the Coalition of Political Parties in connection with the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Esaaba Torkornoo.
He opined that the demonstration was needless and politically motivated.
Speaking on Nyankonton Mu Nsem on Rainbow Radio 87.5FM, he noted that President John Dramani has not yet breached any constitutional provision regarding the suspension of the Chief Justice.
He said the president has followed the guidelines in the constitution, but if there is any political party, civil society organisation or any other group that thinks otherwise or believes the president has breached any law, they have the opportunity to go to court.
If there was a national I treat behind what the political parties did, they would not have embarked on that needless demonstration. For political parties that contested in an election and lost to the current government and disagree with it on some national matters with breaches of the law, the political parties can join forces together and seek appropriate redress. But the demonstration and any other demonstration held in the past have had no significant effect. It may generate a political awareness, but it would be extremely difficult to make any difference,” he stated.
He added that the processes involved in removing the Chief Justice have been so politicised, and the substance of the matter has been lost.
“The political interest has taken centre stage over the matter. If indeed the issues being raised by the opposition parties are in the national interest, they will use a different approach. The NPP and the NDC may have their interests, but the Ghanaian or national interest should be paramount. I would have held a different view if political groups or civil society groups had taken an interest in the matter,” he added.
He cautioned political parties to refrain from politicising the judiciary, as he believes this poses a threat to democracy and national stability.
He stated that politicians should not exert influence over the justice system, as this would compromise the delivery of justice.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
