Director of Legal Affairs for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Godwin Edudzi Tamakloe, has criticised the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) for its recent stance on a directive issued by Acting Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie concerning the assignment of cases and court dates.
The GBA has urged the Acting Chief Justice to withdraw the directive related to the allocation of courts and the scheduling of newly filed cases and applications, citing concerns over the directive’s clarity and its potential impact on efficient justice delivery.
In a statement dated April 26, the GBA described the directive as “uncertain” and suggested that it could disrupt the judicial process.
Responding to the GBA’s concerns in an interview on Citi Eyewitness News on Tuesday, April 29, Tamakloe argued that the Association’s public questioning of the Chief Justice’s administrative authority was unnecessary and could indicate inconsistency in its advocacy.
“The Bar is questioning Acting Chief Justice Baffoe-Bonnie in a directive relative to assignment of cases and dates. In fact, if the Bar had kept quiet it would have been better,” Tamakloe said, expressing disappointment at the GBA’s position.
He further questioned the motives behind the GBA’s statement, suggesting that the Association may be engaging in selective criticism.
“What exactly is the Bar talking about? Is it a case of double standards?” he queried.
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