Former Director of the Ghana School of Law, Kwaku Ansa-Asare, has expressed serious concern over what he describes as the growing public humiliation of the judiciary.
He cautioned that the ongoing wave of petitions and criticisms directed at Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo risks undermining the integrity of one of Ghana’s most critical democratic institutions.
Speaking on Eyewitness News on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, Ansa-Asare called for national introspection and a more measured approach in addressing matters concerning the judiciary.
“In all these matters, we have singled out one of the institutions of governance for humiliation and mockery. What we are doing now is that we are tarnishing the image of Ghana’s judiciary. We think that it is Justice Torkonoo today, and therefore, an NDC government can do whatever to cause her exit.
But in doing that, the image of the country is sinking low, and we maybe we have to do something about that,” he stated.
Although he acknowledged that President John Dramani Mahama is acting within the confines of the Constitution in addressing petitions regarding the Chief Justice’s conduct, Ansa-Asare stressed the need for caution going forward.
“Though the president is acting in accordance with the constitution, I will suggest that any more petition should be handled with care and circumspection,” he added.
Ansa-Asare’s remarks add to the broader debate about judicial independence and the tone of public discourse surrounding high-profile legal and constitutional matters.
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