- The PNP argues this goes against Mahama’s campaign promises to empower women
- The PNP believes this undermines Mahama’s commitment to 30% female representation
- The PNP claims Mahama is focused on politics instead of governance
The People’s National Party (PNP) has strongly condemned President John Dramani Mahama’s alleged effort to remove Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo from office, calling it a betrayal of the trust women have placed in him.
In a statement signed by PNP Chairperson and Leader Janet Nabla, the party expressed disappointment, arguing that Mahama’s actions contradict his campaign promises to empower women.
The controversy arose from three petitions submitted to the president by certain members of the public, requesting the removal of Justice Torkonoo. In response, Mahama has said he plans to forward the petition to the Council of State for advice.
However, the PNP believes this move undermines his commitment to the Affirmative Action Law and his pledge to ensure 30% female representation in his administration.
“His promise to implement the Affirmative Action Law and ensure 30% female representation in government has been abandoned. Instead of fulfilling his pledge, he is actively seeking to remove those who were in place before his time,” the statement read.
The party further argued that Mahama’s focus on the Chief Justice and the Electoral Commissioner appears politically motivated, distracting from critical governance issues.
“Since taking office, President Mahama has been more concerned with the Chief Justice and Electoral Commissioner than addressing the needs of Ghanaians. His actions suggest that his priority is not governance but manipulating the system to secure victory in the 2028 elections—or worse, to pave the way for his return after exhausting his two-term limit.”
The PNP urged the president to shift his focus back to tackling the country’s economic challenges and delivering on his campaign promises.
