Ghanaians should vote against all the 87 NPP MPs for failing to sit at the vetting of the new Chief Justice - Solomon Owusu

Solomon Owusu, spokesperson for the United Party (UP), has called on Ghanaians to vote against the 87 New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members of Parliament who failed to sit in for the vetting of the newly nominated Chief Justice, Justice Baffour Bonnie.

Speaking on GTV’s Breakfast Show, Mr. Owusu expressed disappointment over what he described as a show of disrespect for Ghana’s democratic institutions and the judicial arm of government. He argued that the absence of the MPs during such a critical constitutional process undermines public confidence in the legislature and sets a poor example of political accountability.

According to Mr. Owusu, the conduct of the absent MPs reflects a growing trend of political negligence and partisanship that prioritizes party interests over national duty. He questioned how lawmakers, entrusted with the responsibility of scrutinizing key appointments, could neglect their constitutional obligation, especially in a process as significant as the vetting of the nation’s next Chief Justice.

Mr. Owusu maintained that such behavior is unacceptable and urged Ghanaians to use their votes in the 2028 general elections to hold these MPs accountable for their actions.

The UP spokesperson further emphasized that democracy thrives only when leaders demonstrate seriousness in their national duties.

Mr. Owusu concluded by urging citizens to remain vigilant, informed, and ready to challenge any form of political irresponsibility that threatens Ghana’s democratic growth and institutional integrity.