Bismark Tetteh Nyarko, the Member of Parliament for Upper Manya Krobo, has fired back at international legal bodies for what he calls “unwarranted interference” in Ghana’s judicial affairs. His strong remarks come after the Bar Council of England and Wales, alongside the Commonwealth Lawyers Association, issued a statement urging the Ghanaian government to reinstate suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo immediately.
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Speaking on Channel One Newsroom on Sunday, the NDC lawmaker didn’t mince words, asserting Ghana’s independence and dismissing the foreign legal bodies’ stance as overreach.
“This is completely unacceptable,” Nyarko stated. “They need to understand that Ghana is no longer a British colony. For a Commonwealth association to dictate to our Attorney General to reinstate the Chief Justice is out of line. Our constitution clearly spells out how such matters should be handled.”
He emphasized that Ghana’s legal framework provides a clear process for addressing judicial misconduct and insisted that the country is fully capable of managing its own affairs without external pressure.
“As long as we’re following our constitutional procedures, these foreign bodies should stay out of it. We don’t need their directives—this is our business, and we’ll handle it ourselves. Frankly, their statement is laughable, and we’re not taking it seriously,” Nyarko added.
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Meanwhile, Attorney General Dr. Dominic Ayine has formally responded to the Commonwealth lawyers, making it clear that Chief Justice Torkornoo’s suspension will stand until the ongoing inquiry is completed. He stressed that the process aligns strictly with Ghana’s 1992 Constitution and denied any claims of executive interference.
“The suspension is in full compliance with constitutional provisions,” Dr. Ayine stated. “The committee will conclude its work and submit its findings to the President in due course. There has been no breach of due process.”
The debate continues to stir strong reactions, with many Ghanaians backing the government’s stance on upholding local legal protocols over foreign influence. As the case unfolds, one thing remains clear: sovereignty is not up for –.
What are your thoughts? Should international bodies weigh in on Ghana’s judicial matters, or is this purely a domestic affair? Drop your comments below!
