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United Party Director of Field Operations, Hopeson Adorye, has urged Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to disregard members of the Minority in Parliament should they later seek judicial assistance, following their decision to boycott his official engagement with Parliament.
Mr Adorye made the comments after the Minority announced at a press briefing on Monday, January 26, that they would boycott the Chief Justice’s planned visit to Parliament.
Speaking on JoyNews’ AM Show, he described the Minority’s action as unfortunate and counterproductive, stressing that Ghana is at a crucial stage of national development rather than in a political campaign period.
According to him, the boycott was unnecessary and amounted to a deliberate attempt to distract attention from national issues.
He questioned why the Minority could not set aside partisan interests to support nation-building, describing their accusations and public comments as diversionary tactics ahead of an upcoming parliamentary programme.
Mr Adorye also criticised remarks made by the Minority Leader about the Chief Justice’s visit, describing them as inappropriate and disrespectful to the office of the head of the Judiciary.
He warned that members of the Minority could one day require judicial intervention and would inevitably have to turn to the Chief Justice, regardless of their current posture.
Mr Adorye further emphasised that the appointment of the Chief Justice is a constitutional responsibility of the President, noting that the Minority does not have the authority to decide who occupies the position.
He argued that the Minority missed opportunities to raise concerns during the vetting and approval stages, having boycotted both processes, and should therefore accept the outcome.
Concluding, Mr Adorye encouraged Chief Justice Baffoe-Bonnie to continue discharging his duties in the national interest without being distracted by the Minority’s actions.
He also referenced the Chief Justice’s recent courtesy and institutional visits, including engagements with Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang and Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, where discussions focused on judicial reforms, court congestion, and improved working conditions within the judiciary.
