Minority Raises Alarm Over Alleged Government Plot to Suspend Chief Justice

This development comes amid an already heightened political atmosphere following previous attempts to probe the judiciary. Over the past few months, there have been murmurs within legal and political communities about strained relations between the executive and the judiciary, particularly over judgments perceived to go against government interests.

In recent weeks, discussions surfaced regarding a petition filed to trigger the process of removing the Chief Justice. While the content of the petition has not been publicly disclosed, it has fueled suspicion and speculation. Now, the Minority alleges that the government is seeking a shortcut—circumventing due process and aiming instead to suspend the Chief Justice through an injunction tactic.

According to a report by Joy 99.7 FM, the Minority has sounded the alarm over what it describes as covert government plans to oust the Chief Justice from office. They argue that this move would amount to an attack on judicial independence and a violation of the constitutional framework that governs the removal of top judicial officers.

The injunction procedure, if successful, could set a precedent for future political interference in the judiciary—something the Minority insists must be resisted at all costs.

Though the government has yet to issue a formal response, the unfolding events have ignited debate among legal experts, political commentators, and the general public. Many are now calling for calm, transparency, and adherence to constitutional provisions to avoid further erosion of democratic principles.

Civil society groups are also beginning to weigh in, with some planning to petition the Judicial Council and other oversight bodies to intervene and protect the integrity of the justice system.