Feature: Are Public Tribunals ‘Kangaroo Courts’ As Perceived By Afenyo-Markin?
If you lie to a child, you have abused the minds of many generations to come. This has been the evil agenda of the NPP since its formation in 1992. Telling the child the truth is the only way to set them free. The First Public Tribunals were set up in 1967 by persons from […] The post Feature: Are Public Tribunals ‘Kangaroo Courts’ As Perceived By Afenyo-Markin? appeared first on The Ghanaian…
The National Liberation Movement (NLM) established the First Public Tribunals in 1967, following a violent coup that overthrew Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. These tribunals, part of the National Liberation Council, aimed to hold coup plotters accountable, as demonstrated by their execution of those found guilty. In Ghana, corrupt high-ranking politicians have historically been jailed under similar tribunals, unlike in regular courts where wealth can often buy freedom.
The tribunals were designed to ensure equal treatment for both the wealthy and impoverished, with tax evaders facing severe penalties. However, the current administration has faced criticism for its alleged inconsistency in applying the tribunals' principles. The Deputy Attorney General, Dr. Srem Sai, has been threatened for his role in jailing former Rawlings appointees, despite no similar treatment for the late president's allies. This inconsistency raises questions about the fairness of the tribunals in contemporary Ghana.
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