A Chief Justice swears allegiance to the Constitution, not the President – NPP

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has raised concerns about the neutrality of the Chief Justice after what the party describes as his vow to support President John Dramani Mahama's agenda. During a visit to the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) on September 2, the Chief Justice praised the performance of MIIF and other state institutions, expressing surprise at what he perceived as a lack of progress over the past eight years.

The NPP argues that this statement could imply the Judiciary's commitment to the Executive's political objectives, particularly the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) initiative, which has led to prosecutions of individuals associated with the NPP. The party asserts that a Chief Justice should only swear an oath to the Constitution and not to any President, party, or agenda.

They also cite the issuance of "vacation warrants" and the incarceration of the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP as examples of perceived unequal treatment under the judicial system. The NPP maintains that the Chief Justice's words and actions have fueled concerns that the Judiciary is aligning with the Executive, and has committed to presenting a "full record" of the Chief Justice's conduct at a future press conference.