Professor Stephen Adei, former Rector of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), has voiced strong concerns regarding the potential dismissal of the Chief Justice by President-elect John Dramani Mahama.
According to Professor Adei, such a move could establish a dangerous precedent, jeopardizing the integrity of Ghana’s judiciary and the stability of its democracy in the long term.
Speaking during an interview on an Accra based TV station on Sunday, Professor Adei stressed that the independence of the judiciary must be safeguarded against political interference.
“It would be disastrous if Mr Mahama removes the Chief Justice,” Professor Adei remarked. Such a move would consolidate a very bad practice that will not augur well for the future of this country. We must resist the temptation to politicise every aspect of governance, especially our judiciary” he said.
He emphasized that the judiciary is a fundamental pillar of democracy, and altering its leadership for political motives could undermine public confidence in the institution.
He highlighted the need for political leaders to prioritize the integrity of institutions over partisan agendas.
Professor Adei urged stakeholders to uphold constitutional principles and justice in judicial appointments and removals, cautioning that any deviation could undermine Ghana’s democratic foundation.
