Markin Promises Torkornoo Reinstatement if NPP Returns to Power in 2028
Ghanaian Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has promised to reinstate former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo if the NPP wins the 2028 general election. The pledge was made during a demonstration protesting the circumstances of her removal from office.
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The statement highlights the ongoing political tension regarding judicial independence in Ghana and sets the stage for the 2028 electoral cycle.
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Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has pledged that former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo will be reinstated to her position if the New Patriotic Party (NPP) wins the 2028 general election.
Afenyo-Markin made the commitment on August 6, 2026, while addressing party supporters at the NPP's "Save the Judiciary" demonstration in Accra .
Afenyo-Markin Promises Torkornoo Reinstatement if NPP Returns to Power in 2028 Source: Facebook Speaking directly to Torkornoo , who was present at the rally, he urged her not to be distressed over her removal from office.
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