Torkornoo lawyers have succeeded in lying to her that the ‘process is political’ – Suhuyini

Hamza Suhuyini, a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Communications Team

Hamza Suhuyini, a Communications Team member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has pushed back against claims made by Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo that the proceedings seeking her possible removal from office are politically orchestrated.

Reacting to the Chief Justice’s June 25 press conference, where she criticised the process as “flawed” and “politically driven,” Suhuyini countered that her assessment is misguided and influenced by political bias rather than sound legal judgment.

“No doubt many of her legal counsellors are brilliant lawyers, but the only reason they make such mistakes is clearly about politics. So, they are not being driven at this stage by the law. This is because they have succeeded in convincing the woman that the process is political,” he said during an appearance on The Big Issue on Channel One TV on Saturday, June 28, 2025.

Suhuyini argued that the Chief Justice’s legal team had allowed political narratives to cloud their legal strategy, causing them to overlook viable legal avenues that could strengthen her defence.

“They are missing the thorny legal issues they could have taken advantage of, and in the process, they are shutting the legal doors upon themselves. So, this has nothing to do with President John Dramani Mahama or the NDC as a party,” he stressed.

He further asserted that Justice Torkornoo should take full accountability for her current predicament and engage the constitutional process with integrity rather than attempting to delegitimise it in the public eye.

“It is Madam Torkonoo’s cross, and she must stand tall and face the committee. After they are done with their work and she feels strongly about the outcome of the recommendations, that will be the time to take advantage of the power of a judicial review,” he added.

Suhuyini’s remarks come amid intensifying national debate over the Chief Justice’s suspension and the implications of the ongoing proceedings for judicial independence, transparency, and constitutional governance.