The Chief Justice’s MIIF praise does not survive available facts
A video of the Chief Justice, His Lordship Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has gone viral on social media platforms in which he is seen showering praises on the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF). It appears to denigrate the performance of state institutions under the tenure of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo by wading into an unnecessary […]
The Chief Justice, His Lordship Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has been widely praised in a viral video for his remarks on the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF). However, a closer examination of the facts reveals significant issues with his public praise that could undermine public trust in the judiciary's impartiality. While acknowledging the Fund's good work is commendable, comparing eight years of MIIF's performance to the entire previous administration's tenure is logically flawed.
The Fund's impressive growth began much earlier, even before the current administration's rule, with a net profit of GH¢1.904 billion in 2024, making it the highest-earning State-Owned Enterprise that year. The reduction in minerals royalties and dividends allocated to MIIF in 2025, as mandated by the Minerals Income Investment Fund (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act 1137), is a clear attempt to diminish the Fund's performance in subsequent years.
The Chief Justice's remarks may be perceived as an endorsement of the previous administration's policies, which could be interpreted as political bias. As the head of the Judiciary, maintaining impartiality is crucial for public confidence in the judicial system. Celebrating political narratives over factual performance undermines the judiciary's independence and credibility.
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