Dennis Miracles Aboagye, an aspiring National Communications Officer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has defended the party's planned protest on Thursday, August 6. The protest, set to take place in Accra, is aimed at drawing attention to the party's concerns over the judiciary's relationship with the executive.
NPP Protests Judicial 'Romance' with Executive
Appearing on JoyNews' PM Express on Tuesday, Mr Aboagye said the demonstration was driven by growing concerns over what he described as the judiciary's relationship with the government and what he called the selective application of justice. He argued that the concerns extended beyond individual cases and reflected a broader perception that the judiciary was no longer keeping the necessary distance from political power.
"That is also another matter. The selective justice, the selective application of our justice system, is also obvious to all of us. It's become even now blatant," he said. Mr Aboagye revealed that about a month ago he wrote to the Chief Justice to express his concerns. "I wrote a letter to His Lordship… where I itemised my worry about his relationship and his romance with the executive, and the fact that it's becoming too glaring."
Selective Justice a Major Concern
He said although he did not receive a direct response from the Chief Justice, the Judicial Secretary later issued a statement addressing some of the concerns he had raised. "I thought, okay, it's fine. At least they've clarified certain things," he said. However, he maintained that his worries had not been fully resolved. "I am of the view that we need to keep our judiciary very far away from our politics, far, far, far away from our politics."
The Protest: A Call to Action
The NPP's planned demonstration comes amid heightened political tensions over the handling of high-profile criminal prosecutions and growing public debate over the independence of Ghana's judiciary. Party leaders say the protest is intended to demand fairness, equal treatment before the law, and greater public confidence in the justice system. Mr Aboagye emphasized that the protest was not a personal attack on the judiciary but rather a call to action to preserve judicial independence.
The protest is set to take place on Thursday, August 6, in Accra. The NPP is calling on Ghanaians to join the demonstration and demand that the judiciary uphold its independence and impartiality. As the country continues to grapple with the challenges of maintaining a fair and independent judiciary, the NPP's protest is a timely reminder of the importance of a strong and impartial justice system.
Source: Joy Online
