The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, says the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) is in panic mode because their last line of legal protection is crumbling.
Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Tuesday, May 13, he accused the NPP of fearing the wheels of justice now that Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Sackey Torkornoo, whom they allegedly relied on, is no longer in a position to “shield” them.
“The NPP worries that they feel her departure makes it difficult for them now to feel safe when cases are brought against them,” the Ketu South MP said.
“Because now they are afraid that the person who could possibly be manipulating the system to help them is no more.”
Mr. Kwetey dismissed concerns that the NDC is targeting the Chief Justice for political advantage.
“We are looking for justice,” he insisted. “Justice simply means that if you truly abuse the system, you should go. If you are guilty, you should be out.”
His comments come in the wake of a prima facie case established against the Chief Justice, whose position is now under serious scrutiny.
Mr. Kwetey was clear that her removal, if proven guilty, must follow due process, but he also emphasised that no one, not even the highest officer in the judiciary, is above accountability.
“If it’s pretty clear that the one who is supposed to be in charge of the justice of our country herself is not able to live up to the high mantra of doing things according to the law, then charity must begin at home,” he argued.
