Accra: The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Kwabena Afenyo-Markin, has announced that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) intends to reinstate former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo if they regain power in 2028. This assurance was made during the NPP's "Save the Judiciary" demonstration held in Accra on August 6, 2026.
According to Ghana Web, Afenyo-Markin addressed Torkornoo directly, advising her not to be disheartened by her removal from office. He stated, "Let me tell the former Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, that she should not be sad. When the NPP returns to power under Bawumia, she will be reinstated as Chief Justice."
Afenyo-Markin further encouraged party members to intensify their efforts to secure victory in the upcoming 2028 general elections. He emphasized the party's determination to regain governance, stating, "Whether the NDC likes it or not, the NPP will assume power in 2028. If you are an NPP member, work hard so that power returns to the party."
Torkornoo's removal from her position as Chief Justice came after a committee recommended her dismissal. The investigation revealed that her travel expenses for private trips were deemed a misuse of public funds and found her actions in violation of constitutional articles related to judicial appointments.