The People’s National Party (PNP) has voiced strong disapproval of what it sees as President John Mahama’s move to oust Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo, calling it a betrayal of his commitment to advancing women in leadership.

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In a statement signed by party leader Janet Nabla, the PNP argued that Mahama’s actions contradict his pledge to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment.

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This comes after three separate petitions were submitted seeking the removal of the Chief Justice, which Mahama has decided to forward to the Council of State for advice.

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However, the PNP sees this as an attempt to undermine the very principles he campaigned on, including the Affirmative Action Law and the promise to allocate 30% of government positions to women.

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The party further criticized Mahama for prioritizing the removal of key female officials over addressing pressing national issues.

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“Rather than fulfilling his promises to Ghanaians, his focus has been on displacing high-ranking women who held office before his tenure,” the statement read.

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The PNP also accused the president of using his position to weaken institutions for political advantage instead of working to improve governance.

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“His administration appears more concerned with influencing the judiciary and electoral system to secure future political gains than tackling the economic and social issues affecting the country,” the party stated.

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The PNP urged Mahama to redirect his attention to delivering on his commitments and addressing the challenges facing Ghanaians rather than engaging in actions that could be seen as politically driven.

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