Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has described as unfortunate comments by former President John Dramani Mahama that President Akufo-Addo has stacked the judiciary with judges affiliated with the NPP.
She described the assertion as unnecessary and potentially detrimental to the judiciary’s integrity.
Speaking at the third annual lawyers’ conference of the NDC in Akosombo, Mr. Mahama claimed that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has packed the courts with judges aligned with the ruling party.
“We know they [NPP] have packed the courts because they fear accountability when they leave office. We must be prepared as NDC lawyers to go to the bench to balance the current situation,” Mahama said.
Reacting to the comments, the former Chief Justice said such comments unfairly tarnish the reputation of the judiciary.
In an interview with Asaase radio, she questioned whether appointments made by Mahama during his tenure were based on political affiliation.
“He has been through the process of appointing other people before, so was it that because they were NDC?…it always upsets me when you get comments like oh this one is NPP judge, oh this one is NDC, and yet you have never seen the person on any party’s rally or platforms.”
“And these are some of the unnecessary pressures that are put on the judiciary. What difference will that tag make to me, my career, and my work?…sometimes it gets to you.”
By: Rainbowradiooine.com/Ghana
