The Judicial Secretary, Musah Ahmed, has clarified that comments recently made by Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie following his visits to some state institutions were made in good faith and were not intended to undermine the independence of Ghana’s Judiciary.
In a statement issued on Friday evening, the Judicial Secretary said the Chief Justice’s observations were not intended to serve any purpose that could be considered inimical to judicial independence.
The clarification follows varied public reactions to remarks made by the Chief Justice during an outreach engagement involving some state-owned institutions, including the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT).
According to the Judicial Secretary, the Chief Justice has taken note of the public discussion surrounding his observations on the performance of state entities.
He stressed that the remarks should be understood within the context in which they were made and were intended in good faith.
Chief Justice Reaffirms Commitment to Judicial Independence
The Judicial Secretary further stated that Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie remains committed to protecting the integrity and independence of the Judiciary.
He also reaffirmed the Chief Justice’s commitment to promoting justice, equality before the law and public confidence in Ghana’s judicial system.
The statement seeks to address concerns raised following the Chief Justice’s recent engagements with state institutions while emphasising the Judiciary’s constitutional role and commitment to judicial independence and the rule of law.
Full Statement on Chief Justice’s Visit to State Institutions
CHIEF JUSTICE’S VISIT TO SOME STATE INSTITUTIONS AND MATTERS ARISING
The Chief Justice has taken note of the mixed public reaction to some observations he made recently on the performance of State-owned entities during an outreach engagement.
The observations were made in good faith, and were not intended to serve a purpose inimical to judicial independence. The Chief Justice remains committed to upholding the integrity and independence of the Judiciary, and the promotion of justice and equality before the law.
Source: newsthemegh.com