Accra: The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has defended its recent criticism of the judiciary, arguing that citizens have a constitutional right to question court decisions they believe are unfair or inconsistent with the law. Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show, the party's Deputy General Secretary, Haruna Mohammed, expressed concerns over the handling of the case involving the Bono Chairman of the NPP, Kwame Baffoe, citing troubling inconsistencies in the judicial process.
According to Ghana Web, Mohammed rejected suggestions that the party's comments amounted to an attack on judicial independence, insisting that public scrutiny of court decisions is an important part of ensuring accountability within the justice system. He stated that some concerns arise from perceived unequal application of justice in different cases, highlighting that individuals convicted in other matters had not faced the same treatment as Abronye DC, whose continued detention has sparked political debate.
Senior NPP figures, including presidential candidate Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, General Secretary Justin Frimpong Kodua, and Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, have criticised the handling of the Abronye DC case. Bawumia described the remand as part of an 'unholy collaboration' aimed at intimidating opposition voices. Kodua condemned it as selective justice, while Afenyo-Markin questioned the presiding judge's competence and impartiality, describing the remand as 'censorship from the bench.'
Despite these concerns, Mohammed stated that the NPP would continue to respect the authority of the courts and allow the legal process to proceed. 'We will wait for the outcome of the court process, but we have the right to question,' he added.