Afenyo Markin Dons Black Uniform, Sings Patriotic Marching Songs As He Leads Demo

• Hundreds of Ghanaians, including NPP officials, partook in the recent Save The Judiciary demo held on May 5 in Accra
• They gathered at the Supreme Court to petition for judicial independence and to condemn the Chief Justice's suspension
• A video of Afenyo-Markin leading the pack with patriotic chants has garnered a lot of traction on social media

The conveners of the Save the Judiciary demonstration, led by the minority leader in parliament, Hon Alexander Afenyo-Markin, have successfully submitted their petition to the Supreme Court.

The protesters assembled in the early hours of Monday, May 5, 2025, at a park opposite the Supreme Court to march to the Jubilee House, Ghana’s seat of government.

The outspoken minority leader, who has publicly kicked against the Chief Justice's removal multiple times, was captured leading the teeming crowd.

The MP wore an all-black outfit and a beret for the cause, giving away his mood for the demonstration.

In a video sighted by YEN.com.gh, Afenyo-Markin was seen singing Yen Ara Asaase Ni, an Ephraim Amu composition often sung during national gatherings.

The musical performance came after a rousing address to the representative of the Supreme Court, urging the government not to serve a political party but the entire country, as guided by the constitution.

The video of Afenyo-Markin at the Supreme Court is below:

Below is the video of Afenyo-Markin's full speech at the Supreme Court:

Ghanaians react to Save the Judiciary Demo

YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from Ghanaians in reaction to the Save the Judiciary demonstration.

MusGra MG said:

"Mother Ghana 🇬🇭 is interesting those were preventing people from demonstrating last year are on the streets demonstrating what has changed. The law is still the law ooo."

Paul Ashirifi Nunoo wrote:

"I'm happy that they are back on the street after 8years....indeed there's time for everything under the sun 🥱🥱🥱🥱."

Kwame Amoakwa remarked:

"See stupidity where were you when Charlotte Osei was being removed, you guys are very funny and have nothing sensible to do with your lives, get ready because very the EC chair persons are going to follow soon."

Umar Abass noted:

"Ghanaians have for voted wisdom and integrity.so this is not the time for a political party like Npp to act like a justified player's."

Desmond Mawunya-Awoonor shared:

"The one who received the petition is also Npp member and these people are protecting themselves and their stolen monies so that they wouldn't go to jail.""

Gabby Xorsetor Pat commented:

"Is there symbotic relationship between the Npp and the chief justice Torkonoo??? Is there something they aren't telling us."

Mahama gets two new petitions

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that President Mahama had received more petitions in support of the Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo's removal.

In March 2025, the President was said to have started consultations with the Council of State, which led to the suspension of the head of the judiciary.

The persons behind these latest petitions is unknown, like three earlier petitions currently demanding that Torkornoo to be relieved of her duties as the CJ.

Source: YEN.com.gh