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‘No more protection from the bench’ – Fifi Kwetey says NPP in fear after CJ’s suspension
The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, says the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) is in panic mode because their last line of legal protection is crumbling.
Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Tuesday, May 13, he accused the NPP of fearing the wheels of justice now that Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Sackey Torkornoo, whom they allegedly relied on, is no longer in a position to “shield” them.
“The NPP worries that they feel her departure makes it difficult for them now to feel safe when cases are brought against them,” the Ketu South MP said.
He said, “Because now they are afraid that the person who could possibly be manipulating the system to help them is no more.”
Mr. Kwetey dismissed concerns that the NDC is targeting the Chief Justice for political advantage.
According to him,“We are looking for justice,” he insisted. “Justice simply means that if you truly abuse the system, you should go. If you are guilty, you should be out.”
His comments come in the wake of a prima facie case established against the Chief Justice, whose position is now under serious scrutiny.
Mr. Kwetey was clear that her removal, if proven guilty, must follow due process, but he also emphasised that no one, not even the highest officer in the judiciary, is above accountability.
“If it’s pretty clear that the one who is supposed to be in charge of the justice of our country herself is not able to live up to the high mantra of doing things according to the law, then charity must begin at home,” he argued.
“As far as I’m concerned, if she has done everything okay, there’s no problem. But if there’s a problem and it’s established, then that’s it.”
Responding to a challenge from host Evans Mensah, who asked if the NDC also feared leaving the Chief Justice in place because they might struggle when legal cases go to the Supreme Court, Mr. Kwetey replied: “No, we are looking for justice.”
He added, “This is an instance where a prima facie case has been established against her.”
He praised the integrity of the Council of State and other advisory bodies, saying, “I trust the people who make up the Council of State, including a former Chief Justice of our country, a former Speaker of Parliament. I think those are noble people who will not simply go on a witch hunt.”
He also defended President John Mahama’s integrity and intentions.
“I know John Mahama as a person. He is not a petty-minded person who simply wants to take an innocent person and punish.”
Mr. Kwetey used the moment to reflect on what he sees as a fundamental principle at stake: the moral soul of the country.
“This country’s very soul thrives on what is freedom for its citizens to be able to fulfil their potential…But equally important is the need for justice,” he said.
According to him, “The unleashing of our creativity must go hand in hand with fairness and accountability.”
To Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, this is not about vendetta but about principle. If wrongdoing is proven, justice must be served—even if it reaches the highest levels of the judiciary, he said.
He added that for the NPP, the political fallout from that process may be only beginning.
Source:Myjoyonline.com
Miniser for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu has revealed a major shake up at Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) following recent power outages.
In a post on Facebook, Felix Kwakye Ofosu disclosed that Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor has asked the CEO of GRIDCo to step aside pending investigations into fire incident at Akosombo power control center.
Also, he further noted that there has been a major shake up in the leadership of the ECG in the Ashanti Region.
“At 2pm tomorrow, Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon John Jinapor, will hold a major briefing on recent developments in electricity distribution,” he concluded.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Abu Trica’s extradition case: Prophets, fetish priests demand pay for spiritual solution …Lawyer reveals
Mr Oliver Barker-Vormawor, a lawyer for embattled Frederick Kumi, affectionately called Abu Trica and has made a shocking revelation over the behaviour of some members of the clergy.
According to him in a post on social media, the difficult part of Abu Trica’s trial is not the law but the number of ‘Men of God’ and fetish priests demanding financial sacrifices to help resolve the matter spiritually.
Oliver Barker-Vormawor posted on Tuesday, April 22, 2026, “The most difficult part about the Abu Trica case; is not the law.”
He continued: “It is the number of, prophetesses, evangelists and fetish priests, who have called or messaged to ask us to pay for spiritual solutions.”
It would be recalled that in March this year, the Gbese District Court dismissed a preliminary objection filed by Abu Trica, challenging the extradition proceedings initiated at the request of the United States.
The court, presided over by Anna Akosua Appiah Gottfried Anaafi Gyasi, in its ruling held that the offences forming the basis of the extradition, particularly wire fraud, constitute extraditable offences under the 1931 treaty between Ghana and the United States.
He was then given 15 days counting from March 27 to appeal the decision of the court or be surrendered for extradition to the US.
Against this backdrop, he was on Tuesday, April 22, granted a bail in the sum of GH¢30,000,000 by an Accra High, pending the appeal of his extradition
Mr Kumi was arrested in Ghana in December 2025 following an indictment by United States authorities, alleging that he played a role in a romance scam network that defrauded elderly American victims of more than $8 million.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
