Justice must be allowed to take its course, even if it reaches the highest levels of the judiciary, says Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, General Secretary of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Tuesday, May 13, he defended the government’s handling of the case involving the Chief Justice and said no one should be above the law, not even the one who presides over it.
“This country’s very soul thrives on freedom and justice,” the Ketu South MP said.
“But if it’s pretty clear that the one who is supposed to be in charge of the justice of our country herself is not able to live up to the high mantra of doing things according to the law, then charity must begin at home.”
Mr. Kwetey said the probe into the Chief Justice’s conduct is not driven by politics but by a deep commitment to accountability.
“As far as I’m concerned, if she has done everything okay, there’s no problem,” he noted. “But if there’s a problem and it’s established, then that’s it.”
He insisted the process must be allowed to unfold without interference.
“I trust the people who make up the Council of State, including a former Chief Justice of our country, a former Speaker of Parliament. I think those are noble people who will not simply go on a witch hunt. They will be able to do a proper job.”
He also defended President Mahama’s integrity in handling the matter.
“I know John Mahama as a person. He is not a petty-minded person who simply wants to take an innocent person and punish.”
The NDC General Secretary said a prima facie case has already been established, and the next steps must follow the law.
“Clearly, once a case is established against her, she has to go. And if the case is shown that she actually has no case to answer, there is no problem.”
He accused the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) of panicking over the situation.
“The NPP worries that they feel her departure makes it difficult for them now to feel safe when cases are brought against them. Because now they are afraid that the person who could possibly be manipulating the system to help them is no more.”
When host Evans Mensah pointed out that the same logic could be used to accuse the NDC of wanting her removed for their advantage, Mr. Kwetey responded: “We are looking for justice. Justice simply means that if you truly abuse the system, you should go. If you are guilty, you should be out.”
He rejected any suggestion that the government was using the situation to neutralise judicial opposition.
“This is not about fear. It’s about principle. The law must be applied, even at the highest levels.”
For Mr. Kwetey, the message is clear: the pursuit of justice must be blind to position or power.
And in this case, the Chief Justice should face scrutiny like any other public servant, he stated.
“Let justice take its course, even if it reaches the Chief Justice,” he said.
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