NDC Deputy General Secretary Mustapha Gbande has rejected suggestions that the Chief Justice is affiliated with the National Democratic Congress, stressing that the party does not need the Chief Justice to speak on its behalf.

Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has clarified the party’s position regarding the political affiliation of Ghana’s Chief Justice.

Speaking on the issue, Gbande stated that he does not know the Chief Justice to be a member of the NDC and therefore does not consider the Chief Justice an NDC representative.

“The Chief Justice Is Not NDC”

According to Mustapha Gbande, the NDC does not regard the Chief Justice as a member of the party.

“The Chief Justice is not NDC. I don’t know him to be an NDC member.”

His comments appear aimed at distancing the party from any suggestion that the Chief Justice represents or speaks for the NDC.

NDC Does Not Need Chief Justice to Speak for Party

Gbande further stressed that the NDC has its own leadership structures and communication channels through which the party expresses its views on political and national matters.

He argued that the party does not require the Chief Justice to speak on its behalf, emphasizing the distinction between judicial responsibilities and partisan political representation.

Separation Between Politics and the Judiciary

The comments have also brought renewed attention to the importance of maintaining a clear distinction between political parties and Ghana’s judicial institutions.

The judiciary is expected to operate independently and uphold constitutional principles, while political parties communicate their positions through their respective leaders and official structures.

Political Reactions

Gbande’s remarks are expected to generate further discussion within Ghana’s political space, particularly regarding perceptions of political affiliation and the independence of state institutions.

His statement comes amid ongoing public debates about politics, governance, the judiciary, and the responsibilities of political actors.

Conclusion

Mustapha Gbande’s comments seek to make the NDC’s position clear: the party does not identify the Chief Justice as an NDC member or representative and does not expect him to speak for the party.

The statement is likely to continue fueling conversations about the relationship between Ghana’s political parties and independent state institutions.