Lawyer and lecturer at the GIMPA Law School, Kwaku Anane-Gyinde, has cautioned against the growing trend of politicising judicial matters, particularly in the wake of petitions seeking the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.
Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show, he emphasised that discrediting the judiciary could have dangerous consequences for the country’s democratic framework.
“If we begin to bastardise and undermine well-established institutions like the judiciary, we are all in trouble. You may disagree with the court at times, but this is what democracy is all about.
“Let’s put politics aside and look at the law. If indeed there were serious petitions, why haven’t we seen them? Why don’t we know who the petitioners are and what their allegations are?” he questioned, stressing the need for transparency in the process.
Anane-Gyinde also highlighted the importance of legal scrutiny in shaping the judicial system, but criticised the way politicians were handling the matter.
“If you manufacture a car, you must test it. Similarly, legal challenges help us develop our jurisprudence. But the reality is that this is a legal issue, and the politicians are trying to hype it up for their own gains,” he said.
The comments come amidst growing debate over the petitions filed against the Chief Justice.
While some argue that the process should remain confidential until a formal decision is made, others believe it is in the public’s interest to have full disclosure.
With tensions rising over the issue, the call for an independent and fair judicial process remains central to the discourse.
