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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
Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, has confirmed that former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, is in prison and serving her jail term.
Speaking in an interview on Joy news, Mr. Muntaka dismissed claims that the former MASLOC boss was being held in a private location.
He said she has been in the custody of the state since she returned to Ghana.
“From the day Sedina came, she has been with us, and she’s serving her time,” he said.
The minister explained that the public is not usually told the specific prison where inmates, especially high-profile persons, are being held for security reasons.
He said even judges who sentence offenders do not necessarily know the specific prison where they are sent.
“If you want to visit her, you can write to the Prisons Service. They will talk to her, and if she is interested in you coming, she will let you come,” Mr. Muntaka stated.
According to him, disclosing the location of high-profile inmates could put their lives at risk, adding that some developed countries also keep such information confidential for security purposes.
His comments come amid public speculation over the whereabouts of Ms. Tamakloe Attionu following reports that she had returned to Ghana to begin serving her prison sentence.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Western Regional Commander of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), ACFO I Cecil Addo, has completed a familiarization tour of major corporate and industrial institutions across the Western Region to strengthen partnerships and enhance fire safety preparedness.
The tour covered key organizations including the Bank of Ghana, GOIL PLC, Ghanstock, Western Terminals, Zen Terminal, Keda Ceramics, Takoradi International Company (TICO), Volta River Authority (VRA), Harlequin Oil and Gas, and Western Serene Atlantic Hotel.
During the engagements, the Regional Commander encouraged management of the institutions to prioritize proactive fire prevention measures by incorporating strict safety protocols into their daily operations.
Discussions also focused on improving fire readiness and strengthening collaboration between GNFS and the corporate sector.
As part of the initiative, GNFS presented firefighting equipment, including Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Dry Chemical Powder (DCP) extinguishers, as well as Fire Extinguishing Balls, to support workplace safety.
The institutions expressed appreciation for the outreach and pledged to support regular safety audits, joint emergency drills, and potential Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnerships with the Service.
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