Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei has sounded the alarm over what she describes as a deepening crisis of governance in Ghana, marked by constitutional uncertainty, eroding public trust, and a government that appears to be functioning without direction.

Speaking during the opening of the second session of the Ninth Parliament, Ms. Appiagyei criticised the state of national affairs, asserting that key institutions of democracy are under threat.

She particularly expressed concern over what she described as an "ongoing assault" on the independence of the judiciary.

According to her, recent attempts by the Executive branch to remove the Chief Justice and to pad the Supreme Court with politically loyal judges represent a direct threat to the principle of separation of powers.

“These actions,” she said, “undermine the vital checks and balances that are the bedrock of our democracy.”

Turning to foreign affairs, the Deputy Minority Leader condemned the government's decision to close Ghana’s embassy in Washington, D.C., reportedly due to corruption allegations.

She described the move as abrupt and reckless, warning that it severely damages Ghana’s diplomatic standing, especially given the embassy’s strategic significance in the United States.

Madam Appiagyei called on Parliament to summon the Minister for Foreign Affairs to provide full clarity on the matter.

“Our diplomatic credibility is not a political tool,” she said. “It must be protected with transparency and accountability.”

She concluded by urging all Members of Parliament to uphold their constitutional duty in safeguarding the nation's institutions and defending the public interest