“Where Were You When Charlotte Osei Was Removed?” – Nana Aba Anamoah Criticizes NPP Amid #SaveTheJudiciary Protest

“Where Were You When Charlotte Osei Was Removed?” – Nana Aba Anamoah Criticizes NPP Amid #SaveTheJudiciary Protest

Renowned Ghanaian broadcaster Nana Aba Anamoah has taken aim at the New Patriotic Party (NPP), accusing them of “selective outrage” in response to the recent suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo by President John Dramani Mahama.

In a post shared on her official X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday, May 6, 2025, Anamoah questioned the NPP’s sudden defense of judicial independence, contrasting it with their silence during the controversial 2018 removal of former Electoral Commission Chairperson, Charlotte Osei, under the Akufo-Addo administration.

“When my beloved and efficient cousin, Charlotte Osei, was unfairly removed from office as EC Chairperson, you didn’t hit the streets for her,” Anamoah wrote. “Nipa nua ne nipa. Every institution must be protected.”

Charlotte Osei’s dismissal, along with her two deputies, was one of the defining controversies of the NPP era. The government claimed it followed constitutional processes after a committee recommended her removal over alleged procurement breaches. However, the move was widely condemned—particularly by members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC)—as politically motivated and unjust.

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Now in 2025, the roles have reversed. President Mahama has suspended Chief Justice Torkornoo after a prima facie case was established in response to three separate petitions. A five-member committee is currently investigating the matter, with Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie appointed as Acting Chief Justice.

The NPP, joined by four allied parties, has denounced the suspension as a threat to judicial independence and is planning a nationwide protest on May 10.

Anamoah’s remarks have reignited public discourse on political double standards and the selective defense of state institutions. Her post has prompted a wave of social media commentary, with many users reflecting on how political parties often shift their stances based on who holds power.

“Every institution matters—whether it’s the EC or the judiciary,” she concluded.

Read the petition. Don’t depend on google. Do independent reading from credible sources. The NPP had no sensible reason to remove Charlotte at the time. Well meaning people in the party were quiet when she was maltreated. I hate hypocrites. Be independent minded https://t.co/E4NlBswkGd

— nana aba (@thenanaaba) May 6, 2025

Source: Nkonkonsa.com