The former General Secretary of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu, has criticised President John Dramani Mahama, accusing him of allowing the 'hawks' in his party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), to lead him down a path of disgrace.
According to the experienced politician, the president's decision to proceed with the controversial process of removing Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo from office is based on the advice of these party hardliners.
Speaking in an interview with Asaasepa Radio, which was shared on social media, John Boadu urged President Mahama to instead listen to the 'doves' or moderates within the NDC, who are against the unjustifiable removal of Justice Torkonoo, who is currently on suspension. "I don't think that John Mahama, considering what he has done over the years, should allow the 'hawks' in the NDC to disgrace him.
He is the first president under the Fourth Republic to initiate the removal of a Chief Justice who is also a woman.
