Tensions reached new heights on May 5, when protestors of the #SaveTheJudiciaryDemo attempted to force their way into the Supreme Court compound, as captured in a viral video.

The protestors, wearing red and black, were seen chanting and making a bid to enter the Supreme Court's premises in order to submit their petition against the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.

The demonstration, led by a coalition of political parties including the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), National Democratic Party (NDP), and the People’s National Party (PNP), comes in response to the controversial suspension of Chief Justice Torkornoo. The protestors argue that the suspension is politically motivated and an attack on judicial independence. The NPP claims that political actors affiliated with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) are behind a "calculated and dangerous interference" in the judiciary.

As the demonstration unfolded, reactions from the public have been mixed. Supporters view the protest as a legitimate defense of Ghana’s democratic institutions, while critics accuse the NPP of politicizing the issue and using street protests to preempt legal proceedings.

The protest has also garnered condemnation from the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), which has described the suspension as unconstitutional and called for an immediate reversal of the decision. The GBA’s position echoes concerns about maintaining the independence of the judiciary and ensuring that such decisions are not influenced by political agendas.

With the protest intensifying, the conversation surrounding the separation of powers, judicial independence, and political influence on Ghana’s legal system continues to dominate the national debate.

The viral video and the ongoing demonstrations serve as a powerful reminder of the growing concerns about the influence of politics on the judiciary.