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CJ comment on state institutions has stripped judiciary of its neutrality – Manhyia South MP

Manhyia South MP and member on Parliament’s Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee, Nana Adjei Baffour Awuah, has accused the Chief Justice of compromising the Judiciary’s neutrality with his recent comments on the performance of state institutions.

CJ comment on state institutions has stripped judiciary of its neutrality – Manhyia South MP

Manhyia South MP Nana Adjei Baffour Awuah has criticized Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie for comments he made on the performance of state institutions during a visit to the Minerals Income Investment Fund. The MP described the Chief Justice's remarks as an "unfortunate indiscretion" and argued that they stripped the Judiciary of its neutrality.

Awuah emphasized that the Chief Justice's official capacity during the visit made his comments particularly concerning, as the Judiciary must maintain neutrality when commenting on political administration.

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