Former Minister for Tourism, Arts, and Culture Catherine Afeku has spoken out strongly against the recent suspension of the Chief Justice, describing the move as discriminatory and unjust.

In an interview with JoyNews at a protest against the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo on Monday, May 5, Ms Afeku expressed concern over what she perceived as a lack of due process in relation to the matter.

“I think she’s been discriminated against, and I think she's not being given a fair hearing,” she stated, urging women across the country to stand in solidarity with “a woman in distress”.

The former minister emphasised that the situation goes beyond individual politics and touches the core of democratic accountability.

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Madam Afeku maintained that the public has a constitutional right to voice their concerns and challenge decisions they believe are unjust.

"The nation needs to rise to this occasion,” she said, adding that “we, the people of Ghana, are here to be served by the leadership. This is not an autocracy. This is democracy.”

"We are not here to fight with the executive; we are here to register our protest,” she added.