‘It was inappropriate to make that comparison’ – Dr Pumpuni Asante on CJ’s SOE comment
The Director of Programmes and Advocacy at CDD-Ghana, Dr Kojo Pumpuni Asante, has described the Chief Justice’s comparison of the performance of the state institutions under the current administration as inappropriate.
Dr Kojo Pumpuni Asante, Director of Programmes and Advocacy at CDD-Ghana, criticized Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie's comparison of the performance of state institutions under the current administration. This comment came after Chief Justice Baffoe-Bonnie praised the performance of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) and other public institutions during a visit.
Dr Asante, in an interview with JoyNews’ Newsfile, deemed the comparison inappropriate, especially considering the current environment and the necessity to maintain public trust in the administration of justice. He emphasized that the public's reaction should serve as a cautionary tale for the Judiciary to exercise greater sensitivity during challenging periods.
Dr Asante stressed that public confidence is paramount for the administration of justice; if it wanes, executing the mandate will become arduous. He urged the Judiciary to heed the public reaction, viewing it as evidence of the need for greater sensitivity in its communications. Dr Asante also advocated for measures to counteract the concerning trend in public confidence in the justice delivery system.
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