GUM disassociates itself from planned demonstration against suspension of CJ

The Ghana Union Movement (GUM) has officially disassociated itself from the planned demonstration against the suspension of the Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, making it clear that the party neither supports the protest nor authorized any member to act on its behalf.

Speaking to 3news.com, GUM’s General Secretary, Anthony Arhinful, stressed, “The Ghana Union Movement does not support the intended demonstration against the suspension of the Chief Justice,” adding that the party believes President John Dramani Mahama acted within constitutional boundaries.

“Ghana Union Movement believes the president is acting purely on the constitutional dictates and has not erred,” Arhinful asserted, emphasizing GUM’s commitment to upholding the rule of law.

Clarifying reports that suggested GUM’s involvement in the protest’s planning, Arhinful explained that the party’s Communication Officer, Frank Owusu Frimpong, was invited by the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG) in his personal capacity and not as an official representative of GUM.

“Our communication officer (Frank Owusu Frimpong) was only invited by the LPG to attend a meeting in his personal capacity.

GUM was never invited officially to any meeting,” he noted, urging the public not to misinterpret Frimpong’s personal attendance as a sign of GUM’s endorsement.

In a disclaimer issued on April 26, 2025, GUM reiterated its firm stance on democracy and legal propriety, directing all members to abstain from participating in any protests related to the Chief Justice’s suspension.

The party also called on the media and the general public to disregard any reports linking GUM to the demonstration, describing such claims as “of no legitimate value.”