{
  "id": 7551477,
  "title": "GBA loses credibility each time over ‘inconsistent’ interventions on national issues – Xavier Sosu",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/gba-loses-credibility-each-time-over-inconsistent-interventions-on",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-15T12:37:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/gba-loses-credibility-each-time-over-inconsistent-interventions-on-national-issues-xavier-sosu/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Francis-Xavier Sosu, a Member of Parliament representing Madina, has cast doubt on the Ghana Bar Association's (GBA) credibility, alleging the organization's interventions on national issues are inconsistent. This critique emerged amidst a public conflict between the GBA and the Judicial Service, triggered by the Association's harsh words towards the Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, over her recent comments.\n\nIn a Facebook post, Sosu, a longstanding member of the GBA, questioned the Association's decision to voice opinions on politically sensitive matters. He argued that GBA loses credibility each time it comments on issues of national significance due to its inconsistent approach. Despite Sosu's 15 to 16 years of membership, he noticed the Association's enthusiasm waned when issues directly impacting lawyers were at stake.\n\nSosu further criticized the GBA's primary functions, namely the collection of dues and the facilitation of license renewals. He questioned why the association becomes more vocal on matters concerning the administration of justice when they carry political weight. He also challenged the legal foundation of the association's criticism of the Chief Justice and its support for the Judiciary.\n\nSosu further doubted the GBA's understanding of its mandate and the boundaries of its role. He concluded by urging the Association to reconsider its approach to national issues, emphasizing the need for a more consistent and principled stance.",
  "summary": "Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis-Xavier Sosu, has questioned the credibility of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), accusing the Association of inconsistency in its interventions on national issues. His comments come amid a public disagreement between the GBA and the Judicial Service following the Association’s criticism of the Judiciary’s response to recent developments involving Chief […]",
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  "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."
}