A coalition of Ghanaian political parties has petitioned the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, Ambassador Maher Kheir of Lebanon, seeking urgent diplomatic intervention over what they describe as a grave assault on the independence of the judiciary and political harassment of opposition party members.
Key Concerns
– *Judiciary Independence*: The coalition expressed deep concern over the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, which they believe is a calculated attempt to politically capture the judiciary.
– *Political Harassment*: The recent trend of political harassment of opposition party members has also raised concerns about the erosion of democratic principles in Ghana.
Petition Details
The petition, signed by the New Patriotic Party (NPP), National Democratic Party (NDP), Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), and People’s National Party (PNP), urges the diplomatic community to intervene and ensure that Ghana’s democratic institutions are protected.
Background
The coalition believes that the judiciary is a cornerstone institution in Ghana’s democratic architecture and that any attempt to compromise its independence poses a significant threat to the country’s democracy.
The diplomatic community has been called upon to play a role in promoting democracy and good governance in Ghana, and this petition seeks to bring attention to the concerns raised by the coalition of political parties.
