The President must be prudent in executing his discretionary power – Dennis Kwakwa

Former Ashanti Regional Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dennis Kwakwa, has called for caution in the handling of petitions against the Chief Justice, urging President John Dramani Mahama to exercise his constitutional discretion with prudence and neutrality.

Speaking on ABC News GH, Mr. Kwakwa stressed the importance of preserving judicial independence, stating, “All we’re saying is that this arm of government must not be politicised.”

Mr. Kwakwa emphasized that while the President holds the constitutional right to act on petitions, it is not obligatory to do so in every case.

“The President is not the first to have received a petition, and he must be prudent in executing his discretionary power,” he added.

His remarks came in response to growing national debate following the recent suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, which has sparked protests and accusations of political interference, particularly from opposition voices.

Kwakwa’s comments were made in reaction to earlier criticisms from political analyst Dr. Rashid Tanko on ABC News Ghana, who questioned the integrity of the presidency’s decision.

As public scrutiny mounts, Kwakwa reiterated that the constitutional discretion given to the President must always be guided by the national interest rather than partisan considerations, warning that the politicisation of such processes threatens Ghana’s democratic institutions.