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Professor Isaac Boadi, Dean of the Faculty of Accounting and Finance at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), has raised concerns over Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie's recent praise of public institutions under the current administration. Boadi emphasized that the Chief Justice must maintain an impartial and neutral stance in Ghana's constitutional democracy.

The Chief Justice's commendations during a visit to the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) on September 2 sparked discussions about potential appearances of bias, as the judiciary's role is crucial in preserving public trust in its neutrality. Boadi cautioned that by highlighting only positive developments, the Chief Justice may inadvertently present himself as an advocate for the government's performance, rather than upholding the expected detachment of the judiciary.

He suggested that a more balanced approach would involve visiting institutions experiencing challenges, thereby offering a more comprehensive view of state institutions' performance. While Boadi acknowledged that the Chief Justice's observations were based on personal assessments, he argued that the choice of institutions visited and the manner in which the comments were made necessitated a more balanced perspective.