Director of Communications for the Dr. Bawumia 2024 campaign, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has taken a strong stand against the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for what he describes as unwarranted and disrespectful attacks on the Ghana Bar Association (GBA). His comments follow the GBA’s call for the reversal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo’s suspension by President John Dramani Mahama.

Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Wednesday, April 30, Aboagye urged the opposition party to maintain decorum and respect institutional voices, even in disagreement.

“I don’t think that the NDC, that is being paid by the taxpayer and is supposed to be leading the charge in the development of this country, including protecting our democracy, should be speaking to the GBA in such an arrogant manner,” he said.

He acknowledged the right to disagree with the GBA’s position, but condemned what he called partisan attacks and name-calling directed at the Association.

“What is their crime? These are the views of the GBA. So why are you calling them names? In this country, like we say, the law is in the bosom of the judge. So until a judge rules on it, we can always disagree respectfully,” Aboagye stated.

His remarks were in response to comments made by NDC officials, including Director of Legal Affairs Godwin Edudzi Tamakloe, who accused the GBA of political bias and undermining constitutional processes through its April 26 communiqué.

The GBA had described the President’s decision to suspend the Chief Justice as unconstitutional, arguing that it violates Article 146(10) of the 1992 Constitution and must be reversed.

Aboagye claimed the NDC’s reaction reflects a broader pattern of animosity toward the judiciary.

“If you look at their history, the NDC has a certain hatred for the judiciary. I do not think the way they are going is right, but it is up to them,” he added.

He also warned against politicizing the GBA’s leadership, stressing that the Association’s executives were democratically elected by the legal fraternity.

“For Christ’s sake, whoever that is—the President or the Secretary of the GBA—was voted for by the lawyers. Give them some respect. Do not drag down an association that you are part of simply because they have taken a decision that you think goes against your political party,” Aboagye concluded.