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Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has accused Ghana’s judiciary of displaying a consistent bias against the National Democratic Congress (NDC) over the past 32 years.
Speaking on Channel One TV, Kwakye Ofosu alleged that judicial rulings dating back to the era of former President Jerry John Rawlings suggest a pattern of unfair treatment towards the NDC, while the New Patriotic Party (NPP) enjoys favourable legal outcomes.
“The Chief Justice is not at the beck and call of the President. She is the head of an independent institution. However, I have my views, and I don’t think they’ve been fair to the NDC. For 32 years, they have consistently ruled against us,” he stated.
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To support his claim, Kwakye Ofosu pointed to historical cases where the NDC suffered legal defeats, including
- The ban on June 4th and 31st December anniversary celebrations
- J.H. Mensah’s challenge to NDC ministerial vetting
Kwakye Ofosu further accused the judiciary of treating cases involving the NPP and NDC differently. According to him, court cases filed by NPP members are fast-tracked, while those by the NDC face delays or are left unresolved.
“It was possible for Afenyo-Markin to file a case in court and have it heard within twelve hours. Yet, the minority’s case against the passage of the E-Levy has been pending for three years,” he lamented.
He also criticised former Attorney General Godfred Dame, alleging that he manipulated judicial processes in favour of the ruling government. He cited an instance where a judge was replaced in a case involving the NPP, while similar requests from NDC-affiliated individuals, such as Dr. Stephen Opuni, were denied.
Kwakye Ofosu drew attention to alleged inconsistencies in contempt cases, particularly comparing the treatment of Kennedy Agyapong and the Montie Three.
“A judge who held Kennedy Agyapong in contempt was changed because it was said that the contempt was directed at him. Yet, in the Montie Three case, the same judges who were allegedly disrespected were the ones sitting in judgement,” he remarked.
The minister insisted that the NDC must demand fairness from the judiciary, stressing that justice should not be influenced by political affiliations.
“The inconsistency, the unfairness, and the imbalance are manifest. That is a position I hold to this day. We need to insist on fairness and balance. While historical reasons may have created an antipathy towards the NDC, justice should not be dispensed based on political perception,” he concluded.
His remarks add to the ongoing debate about judicial independence in Ghana, a subject that has become increasingly contentious as both major political parties accuse the courts of bias at different times.
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