South Dayi Member of Parliament (MP), Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has raised concern about what he describes as the increasing politicization of Ghana’s judiciary.
He warns that this trend, if left unchecked, could undermine the nation’s democracy and erode public confidence in the judicial system.
Speaking on The KeyPoints with Alfred Ocansey, the MP argued that Ghana’s judiciary should serve as an independent body that upholds justice rather than being influenced by political interests.
“We have a serious problem in this country where judges are being appointed based on political considerations rather than merit,” he stated.
“When this happens, the judiciary ceases to be a neutral arbiter of justice and instead becomes an extension of the ruling government,” he lamented.
Dafeamekpor further emphasized the principle of “innocent until proven guilty,” highlighting the need for fair trials and humane treatment of accused persons.
He lamented that “in some cases, judges seem predisposed to sending accused persons to jail, without fully considering the legal tests required for a guilty verdict.”
His comments come amid growing public discourse on judicial independence in Ghana, particularly concerning high-profile political cases. Many civil society groups and legal analysts have echoed similar concerns, urging reforms to strengthen the judiciary’s neutrality.
Dafeamekpor stressed the need for a more transparent and merit-based system of judicial appointments, stating that “Ghanaians must wake up to the reality that when justice is compromised, democracy suffers.”
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