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The Progressive Peoples Party (PPP) has issued a statement supporting the suspension of Ghana's Chief Justice.
According to the party, President John Mahama acted lawfully and in full compliance with the 1992 Constitution.
The party stressed that due process was followed, including consultation with the Council of State and an opportunity for the Chief Justice to respond to allegations.
In the press release dated April 28, the PPP stated: "We wish to reiterate our firm belief that the suspension, as executed by the President, was lawful and in full compliance with the due process of law as enshrined in our 1992 Constitution."
The party further highlighted that the President's actions were based on a preliminary determination of a prima facie case against the Chief Justice.
The PPP also expressed concern over the Ghana Bar Association's (GBA) call for a "suspension of the CJ's suspension," describing it as "perplexing" and a potential threat to constitutional order.
"Such calls from the GBA and other entities are not only a threat to our democratic principles but also suggest a selective and subjective application of the law," the statement read.
Chairman of the PPP, Nana Ofori Owusu, underscored the importance of accountability, citing the 2018 removal of Electoral Commission members as precedent.
"If these individuals had not engaged in acts of stated misbehavior and incompetence, there would be no basis for their removal," he noted, referencing the Supreme Court's validation of that process.
The PPP urged all parties to remain calm and allow constitutional procedures to unfold unimpeded.
"The Constitution remains the supreme law of our land, applicable to all persons and in all circumstances," the party affirmed.
The statement concluded with a call for unity and adherence to the rule of law, reinforcing the PPP's commitment to democratic governance.
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