NPP MP Exposes Secret Plot By Senior NPP Officials Against New Chief Justice

 

Ghana’s ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) is once again under fire after one of its own Members of Parliament (MPs) publicly alleged that senior figures within the party are secretly plotting to remove the newly appointed Chief Justice, a move he warned could set a dangerous precedent for Ghana’s democracy. 

Speaking in an impassioned discussion that has since gone viral on social media, the unnamed NPP MP lamented what he called “vindictive politics” within both the NPP and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), suggesting that the manipulation of independent institutions like the Judiciary is becoming normalized.

The explosive remarks follow growing controversy surrounding the suspension of a sitting Justice earlier in September, amid whispers of internal party maneuvering and quiet dissatisfaction with the Chief Justice’s decisions. The MP claimed that some of his colleagues have been openly supporting arguments to remove the Chief Justice, describing the idea as “deeply troubling.” The MP also revealed that certain legal and political discussions within Parliament have turned overtly partisan, warning that the line between legal accountability and political vengeance is becoming dangerously blurred.

The MP cited Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution, which governs the removal of superior court judges, noting that recent interpretations and actions have created confusion. He expressed discomfort with instances where sitting Supreme Court justices have participated in panels involving their own colleagues or superiors, saying such overlaps “don’t make sense” and “erode public confidence in judicial independence.” The MP’s comments have drawn mixed reactions within the NPP. While some insiders quietly agree that the Judiciary should be insulated from political interference, others accuse the MP of “washing the party’s dirty linen in public.” Political analysts see the remarks as part of a broader trend of institutional distrust.

The MP concluded his remarks with a somber warning: “Don’t be surprised in 2028 or 2032 when another government decides to do the same thing. It will become the new normal. That’s my biggest fear as a young politician.” The revelation adds yet another layer of tension to the already fractured NPP, still grappling with internal rivalries following the 2024 electoral defeat. As debates intensify over the balance of power between the executive and judiciary, the MP’s words strike at the heart of Ghana’s democratic dilemma: when justice becomes political, every government becomes both judge and jury.

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