{
  "id": 8259709,
  "title": "If GBA can’t comment on perception of partisanship, our democracy is in trouble – NPP communication member",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/if-gba-cant-comment-on-perception-of-partisanship-our-democracy-is-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-18T14:33:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/if-gba-cant-comment-on-perception-of-partisanship-our-democracy-is-in-trouble-npp-communication-member/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A New Patriotic Party (NPP) Communication Team member has raised concerns over attempts to hinder the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) President from expressing her views on judiciary matters and perceptions of partisanship. During a recent interview on Joy Prime Morning, Kemi Musah emphasized the need to protect the independence of the judiciary and maintain public confidence in the institution. She questioned the criticism faced by the GBA President for voicing concerns about remarks made by Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie about political comparisons regarding state-owned enterprises. Musah argued that the perceived partisanship of the Chief Justice's office is crucial, especially for high-ranking officials. She also criticized the personal attacks directed at the GBA President following her comments on the Chief Justice's remarks. Musah maintained that the GBA President should be able to voice her professional opinion without facing personal attacks, highlighting that the independence and credibility of Ghana's judicial institutions rely on both their formal independence and public perception of those holding key judicial positions.",
  "summary": "A member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Communication Team, Kemi Musah, has expressed concern over what she describes as attempts to prevent the President of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) from commenting on issues relating to the judiciary and the perception of partisanship.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}