Accra: Ellen Ama Daaku, a communication team member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and aide to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has expressed sharp criticism towards the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the current government regarding the recent rearrest of the party's Bono Regional Chairman, Kwame Baffoe, also known as Abronye DC.
According to Ghana Web, Daaku voiced her dissatisfaction during an appearance on United Television's Adekye Nsroma, highlighting what she perceives as inconsistency and unfairness in the NDC's handling of judiciary issues. She pointed out past instances when the NDC, while in opposition, made derogatory remarks about the judiciary, specifically referencing former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo being labeled as an NPP member.
Daaku criticized the NDC for allegedly insulting judges without facing arrests during their time in opposition, contrasting it with the current situation where Abronye has been rearrested for his statements about a circuit court judge. She emphasized that the NDC's past actions have set a precedent for the judiciary's perceived political affiliations.
Furthermore, Daaku referenced comments made by former President John Dramani Mahama about Supreme Court judges, asserting that these statements have influenced how political parties perceive the judiciary. She expressed frustration over what she sees as the NDC's selective application of justice, questioning why similar actions by the NDC's members did not result in arrests.
The discussion underscores ongoing tensions between the NPP and NDC regarding the role and treatment of the judiciary in Ghana's political landscape.