Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has strongly criticised President John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC), accusing them of lacking respect for Ghana’s 1992 Constitution.

He made this assertion on Monday, 5 May, when a New Patriotic Party (NPP)-led demonstration against the suspension of the Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo culminated in the submission of a petition to Parliament.

Addressing demonstrators and the media outside Parliament, Mr Afenyo-Markin said the actions of the current administration show a clear disregard for constitutional principles and democratic norms.

“He may have risen to the presidency through the ballot box, but President John Dramani Mahama and his party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), have no respect for the 1992 Constitution of the country,” he declared.

The Minority Leader warned that the suspension of the Chief Justice set a dangerous precedent for judicial independence and constitutional governance.

“What we are witnessing is not just an attack on an individual, but an assault on the very foundation of our republic. We must be vigilant and defend our Constitution from political manipulation,” he added.

The demonstration, which brought together NPP supporters, civil society actors, and concerned citizens, was aimed at demanding transparency and constitutional adherence from the executive.

The petition submitted to Parliament calls for an immediate investigation into the circumstances surrounding the Chief Justice’s suspension and urges a restoration of constitutional order.

Meanwhile, the government insists that the President has followed laid-down procedures in the Constitution based on the petitions received.