The Minority Caucus in Parliament has expressed its support in solidarity with political parties protesting against the government over the suspension of the Chief Justice and the widespread revocation of appointments in public offices.

In a statement released on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, and signed by Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, the Minority Caucus announced its decision to join the upcoming protest organised by political parties, describing it as a constitutional imperative aimed at drawing attention to perceived issues that, in their view, pose a threat to the country’s democratic principles.

“The country is indeed tense over the recent unlawful suspension of Ghana's Chief Justice and the politically motivated termination of appointments of public servants. To this, the Minority Caucus in Parliament stands in firm solidarity with the political parties who have called for a nationwide demonstration on Monday, May 5, 2025, to defend our democracy.

“The demonstration led by the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), National Democratic Party (NDP), People's National Party (PNP), and other like-minded political organisations is not just a political action, but a constitutional imperative. It seeks to draw the attention of the nation and the international community to the increasing threats to judicial independence, constitutional order, and democratic governance in Ghana,” parts of the statement read.

According to the caucus, it expressed concerns over what it described as judicial intimidation in light of ongoing developments surrounding the Chief Justice’s suspension.

The statement further noted that the caucus had observed emerging trends which, in its view, amount to an assault on Ghana’s democratic governance and the rule of law.

“The Minority Caucus echoes those concerns that are sending patriotic Ghanaians to the streets, to be seen and heard by all, in a single cry for order and sanity in our governance today. The concerns that the blatant disregard for legal processes and the growing trend of judicial intimidation, as witnessed in the Chief Justice's suspension, represents a direct assault on the progress made in our legacy of democratic governance and rule of law,” the statement added.

On the issue of the mass termination of appointments, the Minority described the decision as “unacceptable,” warning that it could have serious consequences for the country and its youth.

The statement reaffirmed the Minority’s strong opposition to these developments, expressing their full and unwavering support for the planned protest.

“We strongly reject these developments and all attempts to manipulate constitutional provisions or tamper with the impartiality of the judiciary,” it maintained.

It concluded, “We therefore stand in solidarity with the political parties, together with every citizen who cherishes democracy, to urge the peaceful protestors on. This is not about partisanship. This is about principle. It is about preserving the rule of law, ensuring the independence of the judiciary, and protecting the constitutional fabric of our beloved nation. We must rise in unity and resolve, not as spectators, but as defenders of the Republic. The time to act is now.”

Meanwhile, the protest which is set to come off on May 5, 2025, will have the participation of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), National Democratic Party (NDP) among others.

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