 over the past 32 years. Speaking on Channel One TV, he claimed that court decisions dating back to the era of former President Jerry John Rawlings suggest a pattern of bias against the NDC.){kind=link}
Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, has accused Ghana’s judiciary of consistently ruling against the National Democratic Congress (NDC) over the past 32 years. Speaking on Channel One TV, he claimed that court decisions dating back to the era of former President Jerry John Rawlings suggest a pattern of bias against the NDC.
Allegations of Judicial Partiality
According to Kwakye Ofosu, the judiciary has shown favoritism in its rulings, particularly in politically significant cases involving the NDC. He referenced past verdicts, including court decisions against the celebration of the June 4th and 31st December anniversaries, as well as a legal challenge by J.H. Mensah over ministerial vetting, all of which went against the NDC.
While acknowledging the judiciary’s independence, he expressed skepticism about its fairness toward his party. “The Chief Justice is not at the beck and call of the President. She is the head of an independent institution. However, I have my views, and I don’t think they’ve been fair to the NDC. For 32 years, they have consistently ruled against us,” he stated.
Concerns Over Judicial Inconsistencies
Kwakye Ofosu further suggested that judicial decisions under the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) government have been inconsistent, raising concerns about the legal system’s impartiality. He implied that the courts have been more lenient towards the NPP while adopting stricter interpretations of the law when cases involve the NDC.