{
  "id": 7371645,
  "title": "Deputy AG accuses GBA of selective criticism over Chief Justice’s comments",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/deputy-ag-accuses-gba-of-selective-criticism-over-chief-justices",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T18:14:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/deputy-ag-accuses-gba-of-selective-criticism-over-chief-justices-comments/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Deputy Attorney-General Dr Justice Srem-Sai has criticized the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) for its inconsistent reaction to comments made by Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie. Dr Srem-Sai expressed his concerns during an appearance on Joy FM’s Top Story on Monday, September 14. He pointed out that the GBA's criticism of Chief Justice Baffoe-Bonnie's remarks about state institutions seemed inconsistent with its response to similar comments made by previous Chief Justices. According to Dr Srem-Sai, the GBA's leadership should demonstrate greater consistency in its stance on judicial independence and political neutrality. He argued that the GBA's selective criticism, which appears to favor certain political alignments, undermines its credibility and erodes public trust in the legal profession.",
  "summary": "Deputy Attorney-General Dr Justice Srem-Sai has accused the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) of selective criticism, questioning the consistency of its response to recent comments by the Chief Justice. Speaking on Joy FM’s Top Story on Monday, September 14, Dr Srem-Sai said the GBA’s criticism of Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie over remarks he made about state institutions was inconsistent with its…",
  "key_points": [
    "Deputy AG Dr Justice Srem-Sai criticizes GBA's inconsistent reaction to CJ's comments.",
    "GBA criticized Chief Justice Baffoe-Bonnie's remarks about state institutions.",
    "GBA's selective criticism undermines its credibility and public trust."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Ghanaian Times",
        "title": "GBA President calls out Chief Justice over praise for state institutions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/gba-president-calls-out-chief-justice-over-praise-for-state",
        "published": "2026-09-14T16:21:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "GBA’s criticism of Chief Justice lacks consistency – Deputy AG",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/gbas-criticism-of-chief-justice-lacks-consistency-deputy-ag",
        "published": "2026-09-14T19:04:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}