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.

“As far as I’m concerned, if she has done everything okay, there’s no problem. But if there’s a problem and it’s established, then that’s it.”

Responding to a challenge from host Evans Mensah, who asked if the NDC also feared leaving the Chief Justice in place because they might struggle when legal cases go to the Supreme Court, Mr. Kwetey replied: “No, we are looking for justice.”

He added, “This is an instance where a prima facie case has been established against her.”

He praised the integrity of the Council of State and other advisory bodies, saying, “I trust the people who make up the Council of State, including a former Chief Justice of our country, a former Speaker of Parliament. I think those are noble people who will not simply go on a witch hunt.”

He also defended President John Mahama’s integrity and intentions.

“I know John Mahama as a person. He is not a petty-minded person who simply wants to take an innocent person and punish.”

Mr. Kwetey used the moment to reflect on what he sees as a fundamental principle at stake: the moral soul of the country.

“This country’s very soul thrives on what is freedom for its citizens to be able to fulfil their potential…But equally important is the need for justice,” he said.

“The unleashing of our creativity must go hand in hand with fairness and accountability.”

To Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, this is not about vendetta but about principle. If wrongdoing is proven, justice must be served—even if it reaches the highest levels of the judiciary, he said.

He added that for the NPP, the political fallout from that process may be only beginning.