Minority Leader in Parliament Alexander Afenyo-Markin has issued a passionate appeal to fellow legislators, urging them to rise above partisan interests and help safeguard Ghana’s democratic institutions.

His comments came on Monday, 5 May, when members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) staged a demonstration and presented a petition to Parliament in protest against the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.

Mr Afenyo-Markin described the ongoing political developments as a direct threat to the country’s constitutional order as he presented a petition to Parliament which was received by Clerk of Parliament Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror.

“Ghana is under siege,” he declared. “This is a call to all of us, regardless of political affiliation, to defend the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary.”

He condemned what he termed as politically motivated interference in the judicial process and called on Parliament to play its oversight role in ensuring that democratic principles are not eroded.

“We cannot allow institutions of state to be undermined under the guise of accountability. Parliament must act as the last line of defence for our democracy,” he stated.

The demonstration, which saw a significant turnout of party supporters and civil society actors, was part of broader resistance to what the organisers describe as an unjust and unconstitutional move to sideline the Chief Justice.

The petition submitted calls for immediate parliamentary intervention and public transparency surrounding the suspension.