A member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) communication team, Hamza Suhuyini, has noted that President John Dramani Mahama will respect the rule of law and comply with any court decision concerning the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.He stated that, even if the ruling goes against the government's interests, President Mahama will fully respect and adhere to the court's decision.

During an appearance on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Wednesday, May 7, Suhuyini emphasized that the NDC is committed to upholding due process and judicial independence amid the ongoing controversy over the suspension of the Chief Justice.

“The fact that Paul Baffoe Bonnie is the acting CJ doesn’t mean that he will be the substantive CJ if Torkornoo’s suspension is upheld and eventually removed from office. The same courts have held and continue to defend that when it comes to the administrative justice of the Chief Justice, the principles of natural justice do not apply. So this strange legal gymnastics being adopted by the NPP is quite surprising to us,” he stated.

Chief Justice Torkornoo’s suspension came on April 22, 2025, after a prima facie case was established following petitions from a private citizen, a police officer, and the civil society group Shining Stars of Ghana.

A five-member committee has since been set up to investigate the matter under Article 146(6) of the 1992 Constitution.

The suspension has sparked widespread criticism, particularly from the New Patriotic Party (NPP), which has petitioned both the Presidency, Parliament, and the Judiciary to reverse the decision.

The Ghana Bar Association has also called for the suspension to be lifted.

Suhuyini responded to these objections by reminding that the judiciary is made up of judges appointed by past administrations and that they will consult with the courts on the matter.

He further reassured that President Mahama is prepared to respect any ruling made by the court.

“Again, the courts are there. We have not put in place a single judge. These are the people they appointed for the good people of the country, and they are those still manning the judicial system,” he said. “Let Godfred Dame and the NPP and probably Dr. Bawumia go and deal with the legal process, and if they are successful, they should be assured that President Mahama would respect the outcome of any court decision, even if it goes against the interest of his government or the NDC,” he concluded.